KHA provides you up to date information for all the new Tennessee laws. Below are the newest ones of which you should be aware: SB0868 – Penalties for text and telephone solicitations This law provides that text messages from solicitors may not be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.. They also […]
The Supreme Court Suspends Jury Trials Again
The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an “Order Extending State of Emergency and Suspending Jury Trial”. Citing the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, and the Court’s receipt of a number of reports of failures to comply with the approved comprehensive written plans of judicial districts by judges, attorneys, and litigants, including in some […]
Divorce in Tennessee
Important Aspects of the Divorce Process Divorce can be a very stressful time. Before embarking on the divorce process, it is beneficial to know what to expect moving forward. This could eliminate some of the evitable anxiety that you may experience. Property Division: In Tennessee, all property is subject to division between both spouses. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
February Williamson County Traffic/DUI Checkpoints
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SETS SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS FOR FEBRUARY The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on these dates: (1) Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on US 431; and (2) Thursday, February 21, 2019 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Highway 96 East; and (3) Thursday, February 28, […]
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 […]
