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Is it Right to Base Care on Expected Longevity?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

Pandemics Force Doctors to Make Difficult Decisions When hospital resources are stretched too thin, doctors and hospital administrators face the dilemma of who should receive life-saving care. This issue has been front and center in Tennessee lately thanks to the novel coronavirus, which has swept through the population and continues...

Tennessee Provides Free Childcare During the Pandemic: Find Out Who is Eligible

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

posted in Family Law

on Monday, June 15, 2020.

The Tennessee Department of Health Services is providing free access to childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, created during the State of Emergency, is a partnership between the Department, YMCA, and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee. Here is everything you need to know about the COVID-19 Essential...

What is Parental Alienation?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

posted in Family Law

on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Family law courts in Tennessee presume that children benefit most from the presence of both parents in their lives. While many parents agree with that idea even after divorce, some parents attempt to alienate their kids from their ex-spouse. The Definition of Parental Alienation in Tennessee If you ask a...

Is Child Custody Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

posted in Family Law

on Tuesday, March 03, 2020.

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the life of every parent in Tennessee. With the state’s stay-at-home order in effect and statewide school closures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus in schools, parents are struggling to find ways to entertain their children. For many divorced parents in Tennessee, the coronavirus...

How Young is Too Young to Leave a Child at Home in TN?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

posted in Family Law

on Sunday, February 02, 2020.

Before leaving your children at home alone in Tennessee, it is important that you understand the regulations and take time to evaluate your children’s capabilities. Whether you are just planning to run out to the market quickly or need to be gone for several hours, the decision to leave your...

Top Five Signs Your Child is a Victim of Cyberbullying

On behalf of The Law Offices of Eric J. Burch, P.C.

posted in Family Law

on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Behavioral changes, and physical changes as well, are some common indications of cyberbullying. This problem is quite common among children. If your child has regular access to a smartphone or other device, there is a good chance your child has been cyberbullied. Approximately half of children admit they have been...