When a loved one passes away, it can be hard to know how to start settling their affairs. Perhaps they have bills coming due and you can't access their bank ...

Many people believe they don’t need a will because they don’t have a large estate, or they trust their family to take care of their wishes, or because they t...

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS WE HEAR IS "HOW LONG WILL MY DIVORCE TAKE?" Tennessee Code Annotated 36-4-101(b) lays out a mandatory waiting period for eve...

As a divorce lawyer with over 25 years of experience, Charlotte U. Fleming understands the difficulties involved in the divorce process. In her upcoming new ...

IN 2012, THE TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE REVISED THE CRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT LAW TO HELP ELIGIBLE PERSONS OVERCOME THE STIGMA OF CRIMINAL RECORDS WITH AN APPLICATION ...

Prior to July of 2017, state law held that drivers of motor vehicles in Tennessee had “given consent” to a urine or blood test or a breathalyzer at the discr...

Tennessee actually distinguishes between a biological parent and a legal parent. This is a confusing concept for many people, but it's very important for par...

If you or a loved one are considering filing bankruptcy, it is important to know your options. Here are some of the key differences between Chapter 7 Bankrup...

When it comes to estate planning, most people know they need a Last Will and Testament. But we always recommend that you have a financial power of attorney, ...

This is a question we frequently hear.  Here's the short answer: it depends. Alimony, also commonly referred to as "spousal support," is permitted in Tenness...

Deciding how to best organize and structure your new company is an important decision all new business owners face. Because of the benefits to both small and...

Attorneys get a lot of questions about when a business is liable for someone's injury that occurred on business property. The simple answer is "maybe." A com...

Did you know that according to the FBI's National Crime Information Center, 49% of child abductions are committed by family members? Most often it is one of ...

Not all contracts have to be in writing to be valid and enforceable, but most (if not all) contracts should be in writing. Certain contracts must be in writi...

Often, grandparents are denied access to their grandchildren. Today's changing family structure can bring added stress on parents, children, and grandparents...

Often, people believe they should be paying less - or receiving more - child support. How can you tell if you are you entitled to an adjustment? The State of...

A criminal conviction can result in barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. In 2012, the Tennessee Legislature revised the criminal e...

As a renter in a rural county such as Robertson County (larger counties like Montgomery, Sumner, and Davidson have different regulations), it is important to...

If you are a parent of a minor child and need to move because of a new job or family obligation or some other reason, it's important that you follow the step...