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

Memphis Divorce 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.


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Clerking at Rice Law: by Zoe Sams

When you make mistakes in law school, they are generally of minor importance and only effect the person who made the mistake. If you make a mistake in a paper or misread a question on an exam, you might see a reduction in your grade; however, if you make a mistake in the “real world,” the consequences affect everyone. More importantly, the mistake may affect the client.

Mr. Rice told us that everyone makes mistakes but what matters is how you handle them. The first thing a clerk should do is report the error. It is easier to fix a problem if it is caught early. You can not let the fear of getting into trouble stop you from reporting the mistake. Second, do what needs to be done to fix the error. Ask for help if needed. Third, learn from your mistake and move forward.

As clerks in our first few weeks here at the firm, we have each made mistakes; however, the feeling of inclusion from the entire firm has helped us to work through them and move forward. The firm refers to itself as a team, and it is easy to see why. Each member of the team helps and gives advice whenever possible. Even though we are all new, the firm has made us feel part of the team. We have been included in the firm lunches, outings, and even the firm picture. It is little things like these that make it easier to move past the mistakes and focus on new projects.

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

Memphis Divorce 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.

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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.

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

Clerking at Rice Law: by Chelsea Conn

When I first learned that I would be a clerk at Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, I knew that this position would offer a wide variety of experiences in the legal field. I never knew, however, that being a clerk at a law firm could teach me more about legal procedure and practice than I had learned in my first year of law school. Mr. Rice makes certain that the clerks witness and learn from every thing that goes on in the firm. We have been able to accompany Mr. Rice to court on several occasions to witness the result of motions or petitions we have drafted.

The legal community is very different than what I had anticipated. There are so many things that law school can not possibly prepare us for and having the opportunity to get real world experience is exciting.

Some of our day to day duties include drafting. We have been given drafting assignments that range between drafting a letter for opposing counsel to drafting a motion or order for the court. Before drafting anything, we will sit with Mr. Rice or an associate at the firm and go over what each and every document should contain. I think that one of the best learning experiences so far is being able to work at improving my legal writing abilities through drafting legal documents for review. However, I think the most important thing I have learned is how essential it is to have a mastery of the Tennessee Rules of Court. The Tennessee Rules act as a strategic guide for attorneys and I never realized how important the Rules could be in a case. By not only memorizing the rules but also understanding them, an attorney can make or break a case.

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Domestic Violence in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce 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.

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

Memphis Divorce Attorney: on Discovery in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce 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.

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