Insights - Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law | Lebanon TN and Wilson County

What Happens If a Parent Violates a Parenting Plan in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a parenting plan is a court‑approved schedule that sets out custody, visitation, and decision‑making responsibilities for both parents after separation or divorce. When one parent repeatedly ignores or undermines that plan, it can create confusion, conflict, and stress for the children and the other parent. Understanding what typically happens when a parenting plan is violated can help families see both the practical and legal consequences and decide how to respond.

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What Happens If Your License Is Suspended or Revoked in Tennessee?

When a Tennessee driver’s license is suspended or revoked, the effects reach beyond the immediate loss of driving privileges. For many people, especially in communities like those in and around Wilson County, the ability to drive is closely tied to work, family responsibilities, and daily life. Understanding what suspension and revocation mean, and what typically follows, can help set expectations.

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What Happens in a Theft or Burglary Case in Tennessee?

Theft and burglary charges in Tennessee can range from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies, depending on the value of stolen property and the circumstances of entry. Understanding the legal process helps defendants in Lebanon and Wilson County make informed decisions. Hagar & Phillips regularly guide clients through these cases from arrest to resolution.

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What Is a Healthcare Power of Attorney? A Wilson County, Tennessee Guide to Medical Decision-Making

A healthcare power of attorney is an important planning document that lets you choose someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself. It is one of the simplest ways to make sure your wishes are known and that a trusted person can step in during a serious illness, injury, or emergency. In Tennessee, this document is part of the broader advance directive for health care, and the state’s official form explains that it replaces older separate forms for a medical power of attorney, living will, and appointment of agent.

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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to different ways that litigants can resolve their cases other than the traditional litigation mechanism culminating in an adversarial trial. Standard methods of ADR around the country include mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and neutral evaluation. Learn more.

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What Is Considered Domestic Assault in Tennessee?

Domestic situations can escalate quickly, and many people are surprised to learn how broadly Tennessee defines domestic assault. Understanding what the law considers domestic assault is important for anyone navigating relationship conflict, safety concerns, or criminal accusations. This overview is for general information only, not legal advice, but it can help you make sense of a complicated topic.

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What is Domestic Assault

Tennessee law, codified at Tenn. Code Ann. §39-13-111(b) defines “domestic assault” as the crime of assault against a “domestic abuse victim.” Tennessee law considers a domestic abuse victim as any family member by blood or adoption, a child, a current or former mate, or a current or former spouse. Learn more.

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What is Driving Under the Influence?

In Tennessee, driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime in which a person drives or is in “physical control” of a vehicle on any street or road while impaired. A blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more carries a presumption in Tennessee that the driver was impaired.

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What is Implied Consent and What are the Penalties?

Learn more about implied consent and the penalties for drivers in Tennessee.

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What is Indecent Exposure

What is indecent exposure? We take a look at sexual offenses and similar Tennessee sex-related topics in the following article.

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Aggravated Burglary in Wilson County, Tennessee: Penalties, Consequences, and What to Know

What Happens If a Parent Violates a Parenting Plan in Tennessee?

What Happens If Your License Is Suspended or Revoked in Tennessee?

What Happens in a Theft or Burglary Case in Tennessee?

What Is a Healthcare Power of Attorney? A Wilson County, Tennessee Guide to Medical Decision-Making

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

What Is Considered Domestic Assault in Tennessee?

What is Domestic Assault

What is Driving Under the Influence?

What is Implied Consent and What are the Penalties?

What is Indecent Exposure

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