Tag: family law Memphis
I’ll confess something. I, Bill Jones, guy who should absolutely know better, was sitting at a red light on Poplar last Tuesday and caught myself reaching for my phone. Just instinct. Somebody texted me and my hand went for it like a reflex.
Everybody feels the pull.
That’s the...
That AI Chatbot Cannot Keep Your Secrets
Posted in Big Latin Words.
I need to tell you something that might change how you use your phone tonight.
A federal judge ruled earlier this year that when you type your private legal questions into an AI chatbot, those conversations are not protected by attorney-client privilege. They are not work product. They are...
Why Your Lawyer Asks for So Much Paperwork
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Whenever I talk to clients about discovery, I spell it di$covery. I replace the S with a dollar sign because in many cases, discovery costs more than any other part of the process. It is not fun, but it will not kill you. Still, it is one of those technicalities that can derail your case if...
Halloween Co-Parenting Without the Tricks
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Years ago, my son went viral Halloween. You can check it out here. It was a great memory and I still watch it every year. How can I help you make some great memories?
Kids love Halloween. Costumes, candy, school parties, trunk-or-treats — it is supposed to be fun. But for divorced parents,...
Want to Start the New Year Divorced? You May Already Be Behind
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Every January I hear the same thing: “I just want this wrapped up so I can start the new year fresh.”
The problem is, if you’re only now starting to think about filing, you’ve probably already missed that window.
The Waiting Period Reality
In Tennessee, there is a mandatory waiting period before...
How to Fight Fair in a Divorce (And What “Fair” Really Looks Like)
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Last week, I told you the fair is where they put ribbons on pigs. Court is not about your version of fair or your ex’s version of fair — it is about how the law applies to your facts.
So let’s clear this up. If court isn’t about “fair,” then what does it mean to fight fair in a...





