Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
Cohabitating after a divorce
When you think of divorce, you may imagine a messy and complicated situation filled with disagreements about who gets what. While that might be the case for some divorcing couples in Tennessee and elsewhere, this is not always the reality. Determining who gets the...
Protecting your assets in a complex divorce case
Any given divorce case can be hard enough when the full gamut of issues is involved – child custody, child support, alimony and property and debt division. However, a case can get quite a bit more complex when high-value assets are at stake or a divorcing couple has a...
Distributing marijuana can lead to serious federal consequences
Using marijuana may be relatively common for people in Tennessee, but it is still illegal for people to use it. As it is illegal for people to use it, in order to obtain marijuana people need to sell it illegally as well. There are also both federal and state laws...
Reasons why a prenuptial agreement might not be valid
A prenuptial agreement can help protect the best interests of both partners in a relationship. Despite the benefits of a prenup, very few couples have a prenup by the time they divorce. Those who go through with getting a prenup to protect themselves may be surprised...
Red flags your business partner is being dishonest
Going into business with a partner can be exciting as you both have dreams of what your successful enterprise will look like. Your business partner may be a smooth talker and it can be easy to trust that they have the same values you do. Sadly, some business partners...
Three reasons why you shouldn’t talk to the police
It’s normal to get nervous when approached by the police. But far too often our desire to explain a situation gets us into trouble. That’s why when law enforcement officers come knocking at your door, it’s probably in your best interest to avoid talking to them. Here...
Don’t let hearsay lead to your criminal conviction
There are a lot of rules that apply to the presentation of evidence during a criminal trial. While they may seem nuanced, knowing how to utilize them can be critically important to your case. After all, if you misapply the rules or fail to properly object to the...
Unlawful interrogations may violate your constitutional rights
If you have been arrested for a crime in Tennessee, you may find yourself in police custody, where you will likely be interrogated by law enforcement officers trained to do whatever it takes to get a confession. Unfortunately, some officers cross the line and use...
Can you prove that your former spouse is cohabitating?
So, you’ve been ordered to pay alimony. The financial burden can be significant, and you may not feel like your spouse is deserving of the support that you’re paying. As a result, you may be looking for a way out of your support obligation. Is there a way to free...
What happens if my spouse doesn’t agree to divorce?
The emotional upheaval that surrounds divorce makes this life event one of the most traumatic in people’s lives. Even in relationships that have become profoundly broken and where even daily activities feel forced, couples in Tennessee and elsewhere will continue to...