With the proliferation of cell phone or smart phone technology, the law has had a difficult time keeping up! Now, due to advancements in cell phone technology, both adults and children are walking around with “computers” in their hands at all times. They store all their contacts including names, addresses, and phone numbers in their cell phones. They store photos …
How Does the Court Decide Child Custody?
Child custody is an important decision and each case is very fact-driven. For this reason it is very difficult to compare one case to another. Many of the old legal presumptions that were used for many years for courts to decide child custody are no longer applied. For example, courts no longer apply the presumption that children of a very …
Boating Under the Influence
Here in Sumner County, Tennessee, we are blessed with Old Hickory Lake, the Cumberland River, the Red River, and many creeks and streams. Many boaters enjoy these waterways with their family and friends. Further, many boaters believe that water and alcohol “go together like peanut butter and jelly.” However, that could not be further from the truth. It is both …
Social Security Disability
Every year, there are changes that have a big impact on Social Security recipients. In order to stay abreast of these changes, it is important to familiarize yourself with these yearly changes. We have a history of helping people navigate these changes at Phillips & Ingrum, so if you have any questions be sure to give us a call. The …
Conservatorships for Disabled Adults
In Tennessee, the court proceeding that establishes a guardian for a disabled or incapacitated adult is referred to as a “conservatorship.” If a person is no longer able to take care of themselves, enter into contracts, or comprehend and understand documents and transactions, it may be necessary to have someone called a “conservator,” appointed by the court, step in on …