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What You Need to Know About Primary Custody in Tennessee
Custody questions can stir up some of the heaviest emotions a parent will ever face, especially when you’re trying to protect your child’s sense of stability during a major life change. When you’re in the middle of a child custody dispute, or even just beginning to talk about a custody...
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What Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
Going through a divorce can be a challenging and emotional time. Choosing the right attorney is crucial to ensuring the process is as smooth as possible. To help you make an informed decision, here are some questions you should consider asking your Knoxville divorce attorney. Understanding Your Attorney's Experience What...
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How Does Alimony Work in Tennessee?
Understanding Alimony in Tennessee No matter the circumstances, all divorces are stressful. It’s common for both spouses to feel confused, emotionally distressed, and overwhelmed. Alimony is just one element of divorce that can cause anxiety and tension, especially when it isn’t properly understood. The family lawyers at Mandy Hancock Law...
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Does Tennessee Require a Front License Plate?
Tennessee only requires one license plate for most passenger vehicles – a rear plate. That means if you don’t have a front license plate in Tennessee, you’re still on the right side of the law as long as your rear plate is a visible, valid Tennessee plate. While passenger vehicles...
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Business Valuation and Divorce in Tennessee
Divorce is complicated on its own. Add a privately owned business to the equation, and the financial stakes change fast. What might start as a personal separation can quickly turn into a dispute over ownership, income, future earning power, and the true value of a company built over years. These...
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What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of the Car in Tennessee?
Understanding Tennessee law and keeping your family safe. If you’ve ever felt confused by the laws and requirements around children riding in cars, you’re not alone! The details and rules are pretty complex, making them easy to misinterpret or misunderstand. Plus, the laws have changed in our lifetime, making things...
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Division of Marital Assets in Tennessee: What You Need to Know
Dividing what you’ve built together is one of the hardest parts of divorce. We’re talking about divvying up your home, your savings, your plans for the future, and sometimes, your children’s sense of stability. In Tennessee, the law sets specific rules for how property, debts, and assets are divided once...
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Common Car Accident Injuries
Populous states see more than their fair share of car accidents, and Tennessee is no exception. No matter how defensive a driver you are, there’s a chance you might find yourself dealing with an automobile crash (and all that comes with it) and some point during your life. In the...
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Seeing a Doctor After a Car Accident
Should I See a Doctor After My Car Accident? It’s common for people to think they’re fine after a crash. If there are no noticeable injuries and no intense pain, motorists tend to feel lucky they came out unscathed. But car accident injuries are tricky, mostly because of adrenaline. During...
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Types of Child Custody in Knoxville, Tennessee
Few moments in life carry the weight of deciding how your child’s future will look after a divorce or separation. It’s not just about schedules and paperwork—it’s about bedtime stories, who shows up at the school play, and how the big decisions about health, education, and faith are made. Custody...
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What is a Personal Injury Accident? If you or a loved one were recently injured in an accident, you’re probably curious about Tennessee's personal injury claims process. Personal injury accidents include incidents like car accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. Personal injury claims can be complex and...
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Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents are a part of everyday life in the city. And while there are an infinite number of potential causes, some are more common than others. Knowing common causes of car accidents can help you practice defensive driving, stay safe, and understand your rights as a motorist. Some...
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Without Parental Rights, Do Parents Still Pay Child Support?
If you receive child support and the paying parent is threatening to revoke their parental rights to avoid payment, you should know that this is not legal. Tennessee courts will not allow biological parents to terminate their parental rights simply to avoid making child support payments. Parental rights are most...
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How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
The wrong divorce lawyer can cost you more than your house. They can cost you time, control, and peace of mind at one of the hardest moments of your life. Nearly 3.5 divorces per 1,000 residents occur in Tennessee each year, according to the CDC. That’s thousands of families moving...
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Tennessee?
A personal injury lawyer can help you file correctly. Car accidents create a whirlwind of stress and damage. From medical bills to lost wages to pain and suffering, auto crash victims can get quickly overwhelmed. With so much going on, having a dedicated personal injury attorney in your corner is...
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What to Do After a Car Accident
Follow These Steps to Protect Yourself After a Car Crash The moments after a car crash are frightening and chaotic. Without knowing what to do in advance, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In the heat of the moment, people sometimes make costly mistakes. But there are several key steps that...
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