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 …
QDROs
There are many timely steps involved in receiving your rightful benefits after a divorce. When your divorce decree grants you a portion of a former spouse’s retirement benefits, you should be aware that there are certain time constraints on taking action to get those benefits transferred. Delays cost money and, in some cases, could prevent you from receiving all or …
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 …