Lebanon Legal Issues Blog

A divorce is a financially stressful time for most. You may have to move and pay court expenses. You also will no longer be splitting all your expenses with your soon-to-be ex. If you make significantly less money than your former spouse, this can be a devastating blow. You may be unsure whether you can afford to pay all your bills on your own.

In Tennessee, the spouse that earns much less money than the other partner may be eligible for alimony payments. Here is how alimony is determined and what kind of alimony payments you may qualify for.

If a driver sees another car swerving in and out of its lane it is common to suppose that the driver is either distracted or may possibly be drunk. It is never a good idea to drink and drive in Tennessee. However, there are other factors that may cause vehicles to swerve, such as temporary distractions or medical conditions.

A Nashville woman has been charged with vehicular assault. She has been accused of driving under the influence while her 6-year-old was a passenger in her car. The driver was on a local road when, according to police, her car swerved and struck a vehicle in the opposite lane.

The internet has given rise to many beneficial websites over the years. Unfortunately, there are some that are not necessarily beneficial. One of those sites is reportedly being used as a front for sex crimes in Tennessee.

The Clarksville Police Department is attempting to stem the rise in sex crimes that they believe the site is contributing to. They have launched a project that involves officers going undercover in an attempt to identify and prosecute offenders using it. The site operates by providing a phone number that a person can call to arrange a meeting place. Upon arriving at the designated spot, the prospective customer is met by an undercover officer. The locations include many area hotels and motels.

Drinking and driving is never a good idea. While DUI is a violation of the law in Tennessee, it also poses a significant danger to the driver and others nearby. The holiday season is here and while that is no excuse, it does mean that there may be more drivers arrested for driving under the influence.

A recent arrest occurred when Greenville police arrested a man driving a pickup truck on Old Stage Road. The police reported smelling alcohol as they approached the vehicle following a traffic stop. The driver allegedly had difficulty locating his wallet to produce his license and registration. The officers asked the driver if he knew where he was, and he reportedly claimed that he was at home. The officers say they asked the driver to perform a field sobriety test and then say that they subsequently stopped the test for the person's own safety.