When going through a divorce, you may not take much time to consider the feelings of your soon-to-be ex-spouse. While this is your right, don't lose sight of the fact that they'll still be a big part of your life if you have children together. Co-parenting is never...
Consider the unique circumstances of your divorce
The end of a marriage is a tragic situation for some people. Instead of trying to rush and get everything over with, you need to take your time to make sure that you are handling the situation in the manner that is correct for your needs. There are several things that...
What to do at a DUI traffic stop
If a police officer has reason to believe you're driving under the influence of alcohol, such as if you're swerving or driving the wrong way on a one-way street, it won't be long before you're pulled to the side of the road. While no two DUI traffic stops are exactly...
It’s possible to modify a child custody order
Things are sure to change in the years following your divorce. Your children age (and so do you), your job responsibilities change and you and/or your ex may decide to move. And that's just the start. Your original child custody order may not be feasible until your...
Building a defense after failing a Breathalyzer test
As soon as you receive drunk driving charges, it is wise to begin building a strong legal defense. Unfortunately, many drunk driving defendants believe that failing a Breathalyzer test leaves them few defensive options, if any. Failing a Breathalyzer test may make...
Your memory changes: The legal implications
Have you ever talked with a friend about something you did together? It can be a simple thing. Maybe you went kayaking together a few summers ago, and you camped at the end of the trip. You remember that it was a warm and sunny day, and you remark to your friend on...
Coping emotionally when you are separated from your child
If you have recently separated from your child's other parent, you will likely not be seeing your child as regularly as before. This can be difficult for any parent, especially if they believe the other parent is intentionally or maliciously preventing them from...
Tennessee woman faces DUI charge in wrong-way crash
Anyone who walks away from a wrong-way crash on an interstate highway is fortunate to escape intact. We read recently of a woman east of Memphis who was arrested on suspicion of DUI after law enforcement officials said she caused a wrong-way wreck on Interstate 40....
When it is legal for law enforcement to search your vehicle?
Many people think of law enforcement officers as civil servants who uphold the letter of the law. Although that is true for some, others may have more questionable motives for some of the tactics they use. Specifically, law enforcement officers have a financial...
Tennessee man faces DUI charge and more after lawn tractor crash
It is about a 500-mile drive east of Memphis to get to Rogersville. It is the kind of modest Tennessee town in which a 60-year-old man could regularly drive around the city streets on a lawn tractor. The man usually pulled a small trailer behind the lawn tractor,...
