by Lawrence | Jan 2, 2017 | Order of Protection
Domestic Violence is a serious problem in Tennessee, just as it is all over the United States. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in 2015 there were 77,726 domestic assaults reported in Tennessee. Of those, 11,297 involved an aggravated assault,...
by Lawrence | Dec 29, 2016 | Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Messed up people, Order of Protection
This is a very simplified summary of Orders of Protection. A complete description would require a lot more space and honestly would be a lot more than a normal person wants to read. First: Seek Help If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should seek help from...
by Lawrence | Nov 9, 2015 | Consultation with attorney, Representation style
Last week I posted about the things your attorney can do for you. This week I want to address some of the things your lawyer CAN NOT do for you: Your attorney can not change the law. Very often, the law isn’t fair. Sometimes very old statutes don’t accommodate modern...
by Lawrence | Oct 27, 2015 | Representation style
I’ve decided to do a quick 3-part series about the proper role and limitations of an attorney. These lists can’t be entirely inclusive, but will give you a general idea what you can and can’t expect from your counsel. What your lawyer CAN or SHOULD...
by Lawrence | Sep 18, 2014 | Divorce, Representation style
A few days ago, Forbes published an article called “The 7 Worst States To Get Divorced”. The author, Bruce Provda, ranked states based on: cost of filing, minimum separation period, length of residency required, waiting period, and minimum number of days...
