In Tennessee, both grandparents and stepparents may have a right to adopt a child depending on their circumstances. To adopt a child in Tennessee, a person has to be over the age of 18 and live in the state for at least six consecutive months in most cases. Usually,...
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How much money does it take to start a business?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 23, 2021 | Banking & Business Transactions
If you want to start a business, you know how important it is to think out every detail in advance, especially in the realm of finance. You know many businesses fold because they just don’t have the cash flow to keep going or because they spend all of their start-up...
What rights do inmates have?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Just because you’re facing criminal charges or even serving time does not mean you do not have any rights. They may be different than those held by others -- for instance, some felonies can overrule your right to own firearms -- but you do not lose all human rights...
The risky ways trucks differ from passenger cars
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 9, 2021 | Personal Injury
Many truck accidents happen because of the differences between trucks and passenger cars. The biggest difference, of course, is size and weight, and it means that those in passenger cars face far greater injury risks in a crash. But it goes far beyond that. All...
What are my visitation rights as a grandparent?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you’re a grandparent who is used to seeing your grandchildren, nothing is scarier than imagining not being able to visit with them. In some cases of divorce, the reality is that a grandparent may have less time with their grandchildren. Sometimes, they lose...
Is your medical provider liable if you suffer from an infection after surgery?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Feb 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
There are several kinds of infections that are more likely to affect those who have recently been in the hospital. They include surgical site infections, device-related infections and respiratory infections. In some cases, infections are simply a result of your body...
Pulled over? Make sure you don’t accidentally confess to drugged driving
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’re having a rough day. You feel a bad cold or a flu coming on, so you slog your way through work with the help of some over-the-counter cough syrup and head home as quickly as possible. When you see the flashing lights from a patrol car in your rearview mirror,...
What are the obligations of the executor of an estate?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 25, 2021 | Estate Planning
Many people recognize that estate administration is a really hard job, but many of them still don't know what is actually involved. Whether you are currently planning your estate or a loved one asked you to serve as the executor for their estate, knowing the...
How does the government compensate those with qui tam claims?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Under federal law, service providers who bill the government inappropriately face both criminal and civil consequences if caught. The False Claims Act creates a framework for enforcement when a medical provider that accepts government insurance engages in fraudulent...
Why do I need to hire an attorney for a survey dispute?
On behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jan 14, 2021 | Real Estate
People have been fighting over land in Tennessee for around 300 years. These days, of course, property disputes are more likely to be about the right to park your car or cut branches from a tree than the right to settle or trap furs. Why do boundary disputes occur?...
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