RETURNING TO WORK SAFELY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Governor Lee signed Executive Order No. 30. That Order opened more businesses but still limits many personal care (close contact) businesses and entertainment venues from opening. The Order applies to the 89 counties without a locally operated health department (all counties except […]
New Stepparent Visitation Rights
Changes in Stepparent Visitation Law Do stepparents have visitation rights in Tennessee? Yes, they do. For some stepparents, they have developed a special bond and relationship with their stepchild, that is similar to a biological parent and child relationship. Unfortunately, marriages fail and the stepparent can no longer see their stepchild on a regular basis. […]
Labor Day Traffic Checkpoints
BE AWARE OF WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING AND BE SAFE TRAFFIC CHECKPOINTS FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY LABOR DAY WEEKEND AND BEYOND August 23, 2019: Highway 431 @ I840. Between 7-9 pm August 30, 2019: Highway 96 East @ North Chapel. Between 9-11 pm Sept 3, 2019: Highway 96 East @ I840. Between 8-10 pm Sept 17 […]
School Changes in Tennessee Law
Recent Changes in Family Law Regarding the Primary Residential Parent Designation For years, parents have spent countless hours and a great deal of money on attorneys’ fees arguing over the primary residential parent (PRP) designation. The PRP is typically the parent who spends the majority of the time with the child. Additionally, the PRP’s residence […]
Medical help after a car wreck
How Quickly Should You Seek Medical Attention After an Auto Accident? People involved in auto accidents, more often than not, do not always seek medical attention right away. Common reasons people do not go and see a doctor after an auto accident is due to the pain not being felt immediately or they hope the […]
Safety Tips for a Happy and Legal July 4th
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE ON THE WATER THIS FOURTH OF JULY Summer is officially upon us and with the festivities of the Fourth of July only a week away, the 2019 boating season is now in full swing. There is nothing more American than spending the Fourth of July holiday with those we love on […]
New Law Prohibits Use of Cell Phones in Cars
NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019 Many new laws were passed this legislative session. Some are effective July 1, 2019 and some January 1, 2020. The most talked about change of course is the new cell phone prohibition. Other laws affect hairstylists and lemonade stands, but in a good way. Handheld phone ban while driving […]
Cinco De Mayo and Memorial Day DUI Checkpoints
Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day Checkpoints. Be careful all and have fun! The State of Tennessee requires that the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office make the following information available to everyone in a public announcement. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has done that and advised that it will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoints in […]
Kelli Haas Named 2018 Small Businessperson of the Year
🏆 Franklin’s 2018 Small Businessperson of the Year Revealed! Posted by Chuck Casto on Mar 03, 2019 After two months of nominations and voting, we’re delighted to announce that there’s a winner for Franklin’s 2018 Small Businessperson of the Year! The winner is Kelli Haas of Kelli Haas & Associates, PLLC. Competition criteria focused on local SMB […]
Parents Relocating With Children
CUSTODY LAW CHANGES On July 1, 2018, significant changes to the relocation statute took effect. It is important to be informed of these changes in the law and how they could affect you and your children moving forward. This relocation statute will take effect if a custody order is in place and one of the […]
