When we reach a certain age, there comes a point when we begin to think about what we will leave behind once we pass on. It’s an inevitable part of life that is difficult to talk about, but essential to discuss and prepare for in order to give our loved ones solace, comfort, and resolution when we’re gone. One such…
Sharing custody of your children after a divorce can sometimes be an amicable and agreeable situation for both parents. You both know what times you are allowed with your child, when to drop them off or pick them up – an all-around healthy family despite the separation. This is not always the case, however, as there can often be animosity…
When driving, motorists are always taking a risk. You are putting yourself out on the highway, driving around at high speeds in a heavy vehicle made of metal. While you may consider yourself to be a decent and safe driver, there is no predicting how those you share the road will conduct themselves. This is especially true of semi-trucks. Semi-trucks…
In life, there are many eventualities that we have to prepare for, and one of most – if not the most – important of them is to whom we leave our estate and belongings. This is important especially for those who will be left to handle dividing the estate and deal with legal matters. There are many unknowns that need…
Starting a family is one of the greatest joys in life. Being with someone you love, and bringing up a child together is meant to be a fulfilling if challenging experience, full of reward. However, even if you have a child with your significant other, it may not mean a happy family. Sometimes, separation and divorce is necessary to achieve…
Getting a divorce isn’t easy or enjoyable, and it often means a huge change in your life. No longer do you share bedrooms, houses, cars, or income; and that can pose a problem. If your partner brought in a great amount of the income, then you may find yourself suddenly worrying about paying bills and buying food. For this reason,…
Most married couples would consider divorce the worst case scenario; no one marries with the expectation of getting divorced, and many couples fight for years to try to save their marriage from that conclusion. Unfortunately, even the most dedicated husband or wife may find themselves in divorce proceedings after the discovery that their spouse has been unfaithful. The American Psychological…
Tennessee has been named as the state with the third highest number of divorce lawyer searches, behind only New Jersey and New York, since the lockdowns from COVID were lifted. This trend of divorce information seeking has been seen across the country, and even across the world, with major news outlets like CNBC and the BBC publishing articles on it.…
We’ve all heard of the 7 Year Itch – the idea that a marriage can only stay happy for seven years before both parties begin to lose interest in the relationship. While it’s hard to track down exactly when most marriages doomed to fail begin to decline, a recent study found that the median duration of marriages is 10-12 years.…
Summer in Tennessee brings thoughts of music festivals, barbeques, camping, and maybe escaping the heat with a cold beer on the boat. However, many residents may not realize that driving a water vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only dangerous but also illegal, and a recent law now brings harsher penalties for a BUI (boating under…