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About Parenting Plans in Tennessee - HELP4TN Blog

When married parents start the process of divorce or legal separation, a permanent parenting plan will be made a part of the final decree. Unmarried parents can also ask the courts to enact a parenting plan to divide the responsibilities and privileg...

Buying a Used Car at a Dealership - HELP4TN

Before you step onto that used car lot, here are a few things you should know: What does "AS IS" really mean? AS IS. Those two little words carry a lot of weight. If you buy a used car "AS IS" and it breaks down while you're driving it o...

Renters' Rights in Tennessee: Utilities - HELP4TN Blog

As the temperatures drop in the winter and become unpredictable in the spring, it is important to know your rights, responsibilities, and safety tips when it comes to your utilities and utility bill. “Utilities” can mean your light, heat, electricity...

Grandparent Visitation Rights in Tennessee - HELP4TN Blog

Tennessee law allows parents to decide who can and cannot see their children. Parents can even say that grandparents are not allowed to see the children, and the law says that is ok. Courts only grant legal visitation rights to grandparents in certai...

Introduction to Parent Custody Rights - HELP4TN Blog

Generally, parents have the right to decide the care, custody and control of their own children. With that right comes the responsibility to support those children and raise them to adulthood. However, problems can arise if the parents do not agre...

How A Legal Wellness Checkup Can Help You - HELP4TN Blog

Do you know how to protect yourself from legal problems? You can take charge of your legal wellness using HELP4TN’s free Legal Wellness Checkup.How Does the Legal Wellness Checkup Work?The Legal Wellness Checkup can help you learn your rights and fi...

How to Find the Right Lawyer for You - HELP4TN Blog

There may come a time when you need to find a lawyer to help you with a legal problem, such as a car accident, eviction, or order of protection. There are many different ways you can find a lawyer that is right for you if you're in need of legal help...

Recent Updates to Veterans' Benefit Programs - HELP4TN Blog

In October 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new rule that changes how veterans qualify for different need-based programs. The new rule changes requirements for a few programs that help veterans including the VA Pensions, the Aid a...

Protecting Yourself from Common Scams - HELP4TN Blog

Throughout the year, but particularly during the holidays, there are a number of people working hard to scam others out of their money. Paying attention to popular types of scams can help reduce your risk of falling victim to one of these ploys so th...

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The HELP4TN blog exists to be a resource to Tennesseans looking for legal information about a variety of topics. These blog posts are written by HELP4TN staff attorneys, unless otherwise noted. These blogs are not intended to be legal advice. Instea...