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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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
For whatever reason, you’ve been arrested and you’re facing serious charges. Quite naturally, your mind is focused on the future. Your first question is, “Can this case be dismissed because I wasn’t given my Miranda rights?” Your Miranda rights are designed to protect...
If your partner has children from a previous relationship, you'll need to form a bond with them so that you can have a harmonious and healthy home environment. It's likely that the way you bond with your partner's children will depend on their age -- if their children...