Larry and Nick Rice Honored at Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law Banquet for Alternative Spring Break Lecture

On Friday, March 11 The Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law held the closing banquet for their Alternative Spring Break Program, sponsored by the law school and the Public Action Law Society (PALS). Mayor A.C. Wharton, Jr. attended as the honorary keynote speaker. Attorney Larry Rice and his son Attorney Nick Rice were honored for speaking to the students at the Alternative Spring Break program who came from around the country to help with the Community Legal Services. Larry and Nick lectured on divorce practice and procedures in Tennessee and the legal process of a divorce from the initial filing of the complaint to the Final Decree of Divorce.

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Marital Dissolution Agreements in Tennessee

Attorney Larry Rice discusses how spouses should approach negotiating before signing the Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA). He explains the complexity of the MDA and advises couples to seek counsel when it is time to draft the MDA. Larry Rice also suggests the appropriate setting for a successful negotiation between spouses before signing the Marital Dissolution Agreement.


To view the entire video, please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJsDofb0eiw

Larry and Nick Rice Speak at Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law Alternative Spring Break Program

On Monday, March 7, Attorney Larry Rice and his son Attorney Nick Rice spoke at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law for their Alternative Spring Break program, sponsored by the law school and the Public Action Law Society. Larry discussed the basics of divorce law and Nick spoke about the implementation of the law from filing the initial complaint to finishing the Final Decree of Divorce.

Students from Memphis and other Law Schools from around the country attended this Alternative Spring Break Program to help in the Community Legal Services for low-income families and the elderly. They turn to experts in various fields to teach them material within a one hour time frame that would usually take an entire semester to learn.

The students working with pro se divorces turned to Larry and Nick Rice for guidance on divorce and family law practices. Linda Black also spoke, lecturing on probate and estate issues.

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Legal Separation and Annulment in Tennessee

Attorney Larry Rice defines legal separation and annulment. He explains that couples usually resort to legal separation because they are avoiding accepting the fact that the marriage is over and they need a divorce. However, under rare circumstances legal separation can be a good thing. Larry Rice also discusses annulments and describes them as alternatives to divorce when you find that the marriage was void from the beginning.

To view the entire video, follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue6wmCnit-I

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee

Attorney Larry Rice discusses the various legal grounds for divorce including, but not limited to, adultery, habitual abuse of alcohol or narcotics, living separately for more than two years, willful or malicious desertion, conviction of a felony, bigamy, and inappropriate marital conduct, which is the most common ground for divorce. He also defines fault and no-fault divorces, explaining the differences between the two types.

To view the entire video, please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4KaKl7OUMA

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Domestic Violence in Tennessee

Attorney Larry Rice discusses the twists and turns of abusive relationships and the vicious cycle that couples in violent relationships become caught in. He also discusses the effects of spousal abuse on children and how the parent can take initiative and get out of the situation before the effects on the children and family escalate.

To view the complete video, please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z04mFE_t0TY

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Discovery in Tennessee

Attorney Larry Rice discusses the stressful components of the discovery process when going through a divorce. He elaborates on the rules of discovery and the challenges both the attorneys and clients face when preparing the discovery.

To view the entire video, please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMH2-vA7JE