You’ve been trying to fix your marriage for years. It’s just not working. Finally, you tell your spouse that you believe the two of you should think about getting a divorce. You think it would be better for both of you to move ahead on your own. “No,” your spouse...
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Coping as a single mom after divorce
Going through a divorce as a mother can bring a huge amount of fear into your life. You may worry about how you will possibly bring up your children alone and be able to pay the bills at the same time. You'll wonder if you'll have any time for yourself again, and how...
Can you get arrested for using a friend’s prescription drugs?
You had a horrible headache, so you reached out to a friend who lived nearby and asked if they had any pain medicine. You were really asking for over-the-counter options, but your friend said that they had something stronger to help. They had some hydrocodone from...
How soon after drinking can you safely drive a motor vehicle?
Alcohol is a popular social lubricant that reduces your inhibitions and stress levels. Unfortunately, it also affects your decision making and your reaction times, making you a less safe driver. The best option for those who enjoy alcohol is to avoid getting behind...
What can happen if you share intimate images or videos of your ex?
Although society has become more liberal about sexual activity, certain behaviors still carry noteworthy social stigma. Having nude pictures online could have a devastating impact on a person’s life and career. After a breakup with a partner, you may want some kind of...
What is virtual visitation for parents?
We’re all busy people. It can be hard to visit with your children on a schedule that works for them, for your ex and for you. Say, for instance, that the children live with your ex after the divorce. You typically visit them on the weekends and sometimes they stay...
What happens to my property in a Tennessee divorce?
If you are considering divorce, you will be aware that you cannot keep all your property. Your spouse will also claim some. Each state has different laws regarding how to divide assets in a divorce. How does Tennessee categorize property in a divorce? A Tennessee...
Eyewitnesses aren’t as reliable as people assume
Have computers distorted our ability to think clearly about our own memories? We often think of memories as if the brain is a computer and can record and recount everything with flawless accuracy. In reality, though, this is far from the truth. Take, for example, the...
Woman faces DUI charges after crash teaching grandson to drive
Tennessee cases in which a person is arrested and charged with driving under the influence can happen in many different circumstances. The general perception is that a driver will be stopped by law enforcement for weaving in and out of traffic or committing some other...
Is spousal rape a crime in Tennessee?
Once upon a time, most people believed that marriage made rape impossible -- and the law reflected those notions. When a woman consented to marriage, she unwittingly consented to sex whenever her husband wanted. That has since changed. Since the early 1990s, the laws...