Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Attorney/Client Privilege in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice speaks candidly on the significance of confidentiality agreements between clients and attorneys as well as between the clients and the employees. He also explains the exceptions of the agreement, such as the attorney's legal obligation to report any criminal intent suggested by the client's actions or words.To view the entire video, please click the link below:

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

Discovering Discovery

This week, I was introduced to the “joy” that can be discovery, the pre-trial phase in a civil suit in which opposing parties can obtain evidence from one another. This is accomplished by requesting, for example, that the opposing party respond to specific questions or produce particular documents. I’d been warned by an attorney at our firm of the woes that so often accompany working on discovery—the tedium of poring over countless documents, the inordinate amount of time it can take to organize the jumbled mess of papers provided by clients, and the stress of having to persuade those clients who are loath to comply in any way with the opposing party, to cooperate. So, I confess, I was a little less enthusiastic than usual when presented with my first discovery assignment.

My job was to identify, copy, and label everything in the sizable stack of documents our client provided in response to the opposing party’s “Request for the Production of Documents.” I admit it, I was intimidated. Luckily for me, though, this particular client was also the Most Organized Person in the World. She typed her responses beneath the requests in blue, which provided a helpful contrast for my tired eyes; she created separate folders for each request, neatly stacked in order and filled with crisp, stapled copies of every single document requested; she even went ahead and made multiple copies of documents that were requested more than once.

My first experience with this aspect of the discovery process, I was reminded (a bit resentfully, perhaps?), was not the norm. But, even though this client made the process a relative breeze, it still took me most of an afternoon to finish. This introduction has shown me that it’s definitely in the client’s best interest to help make the often onerous discovery process move as quickly as possible for their attorney, which can be accomplished simply by putting documents in order (or by providing the requested documents in the first place). In turn, the client will save money and win the admiration and respect of law clerks everywhere.

Until next time,

Johannah O’Malley

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Alimony in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Alimony in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice speaks about Tennessee law for alimony. Mr. Rice's lecture enlightens listeners on the reality of alimony, including the different types of alimony and the factors that influence the final rulings for alimony in divorce cases.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9b7-U36VY

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: On the Facts about Snooping in a Divorce Case in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice discusses the importance of not snooping in a divorce case. It can get you in a lot of trouble. Watch out because you could be charged with a criminal sanction. Snooping will hurt you, more than it can help you.

To view the entire video, please follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZEjLcEBqxE

Don't Let Law School Finals or a Divorce Ruin Your Holiday Season

Don't Let Law School Finals or a Divorce Ruin Your Holiday Season

      I am really looking forward to graduating from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May.  I am excited to no longer hate November and December because of finals and can't wait to enjoy the holiday season once again.  I am determined to enjoy this holiday season despite the incredible amount of work I have to do to prepare for finals.  I have made my "attack plan" and am going to stick to it.  Throughout my day-to-day plan I have scheduled in times to relax with my family and do a few of the things I like most about the holidays.  The hardest thing is to truly unplug during those times and forget about the stress of finals.  That is the challenge I have to meet this year.  Thankfully, the attorneys and staff at Rice, Amundsen, and Caperton understand the stress law clerks go through this time of year.  I am lucky to work at a law firm that will give me time off to study and support me through finals. 

      Unfortunately the holiday season is just not stressful for law students.  The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for families who have gone through or are in the middle of a divorce.  There are thousands of articles online that may help families cope with this stress.  Whether you are a concerned family member or someone in the family law profession, please take some time to read the articles out there.  Your suggestions may help a child have a happy holiday season and that is definitely worth the time.  I have included a few links below to some of my favorite articles dealing with divorce and holidays.  Enjoy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christina-pesoli/o-come-all-ye-newly-singl_b_1952892.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/holidays-divorce

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/divorced-children/200812/managing-divorce-and-children-during-the-holidays

http://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/downloads/helpingchildren.pdf

by: Tracy Cermak

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Relocation in Tennessee

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice discusses the importance of Relocation. Does the moving primary parent have a good reason to go? Mr. Rice recommends that you want to do what is in the best interest of the children.To view the entire video, please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDRhQgxZH2c

Memphis Divorce Attorney Larry Rice: on Property Division in Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee Divorce Attorney Larry Rice gives an overview of how to divide property in divorce cases. He explains the two different types of property: separate property and marital property. Larry Rice defines separate property as any property acquired prior to the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage. He also discusses marital property and states that judges tend to consider other factors such as income and separate property when determining how to divide the spouse's marital property.

To view the entire video, please follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Cwu4DRAvg