Lemon Law in TN: What It Is and Why It’s Important
The Lemon Law in Tennessee
What is the lemon law? That's a term you may have heard before.
A “Lemon” is a motor vehicle sold or leased after January 1, 1987, that has a defect or condition that substantially impairs the motor vehicle; and the person you bought it from cannot repair the vehicle after three attempts or the vehicle is out of service for repairs for a cumulative total of 30 or…
Public Intoxication in Tennessee
My name is Jed McKeehan, and today, we're going to talk about the term public intoxication and what that statute says about people who may or may not be publicly intoxicated. It's codified at Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-310, and that statute says that if someone is in a public place and they are under the influence of a controlled substance and they are a danger to either themselves or others,…
What Are a Father’s Rights in Tennessee to a Child Born Out of Wedlock?
Father's Rights in Tennessee
Unfortunately, this issue comes up a lot in this day and age, and it’s surprising how few people know the answer.
So, a couple that is not married has a child. Then something happens and the mother is no longer allowing the father to see the child and he is all upset and worked up about this. What rights does the father have in Tennessee?
The answer is, none.…
Tennessee Child Custody Laws: What You Need to Know
Whether you're married or not, it's necessary to put a child custody arrangement in place if you and your child's other parent decide to part ways. But how does a court determine what the arrangement will be?
There are actually several factors used to determine child custody in Tennessee.
You may have heard that mothers typically get the vast majority of the time with children when…