Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
How innocent people can be charged with white collar crime
When was the last time you chanced upon a television crime drama featuring a massive investigatory probe targeting an individual who arguably committed a so-called “white collar” criminal offense at the workplace? You’re probably thinking back a bit, right?...
How to create an effective parenting plan
Most experts agree that children can thrive after their parents' divorce if they have stability in their living situation. In Tennessee, this means the parents share child custody based on a parenting plan that is practical, sustainable and in the child's individual...
Surprising facts about prison for white-collar criminals
If you are facing a possible prison term for a white-collar crime like fraud or embezzlement, there are things you should know about life in a minimum-security prison. The more you know now, the better you can prepare yourself for the future. There is no such thing...
How is child custody determined in Tennessee?
A couple will face numerous challenges through the divorce process. Whether they are dividing physical property, digital assets a family business or a private practice, the divorce process is likely to be complicated by several factors. Discussions centering on the...
How are retirement accounts divided in divorce?
Since you got married, you and your spouse were fortunate enough to be able to invest some of your income into a retirement account like a 401(k) or Roth IRA. Now that you are on the path to divorce, naturally, the retirement plans the two of you had will not happen....
Hidden assets more common than you think among romantic partners
You thought that you and your spouse shared most everything. Through the years, the two of you have had plenty of discussions about serious topics, abided by unwritten and intuitive agreements and had few secrets. But cracks in your relationship slowly surface. Petty...
How Do Judges Determine Sentences for White Collar Crime?
2020 has been a year for headline news stories, including cases of white-collar crime. From federal level fraud to media antitrust cases, sentencing comes under close review. When comparing punishments for white collar crime to routine criminal activity, it can be...
Should you consider fighting for alimony?
If you are facing a divorce, one of the things you might have to consider is the issue of alimony. If you are a stay-at-home parent or have a job with less pay than your spouse and need support to make sure you can live with a similar lifestyle following your divorce,...
Elements of self-defense: Where do you stand?
You get into an altercation with another person, and it turns physical. You both get arrested. The whole thing is caught on video -- maybe it happened outside of a bar or a restaurant -- and you don’t ever dispute that the physical encounter took place. It did. What...
How do you legally protect your business in a divorce?
Anyone who starts their own business naturally hopes that it will flourish and grow. For many, that hope becomes a reality, and they go on to enjoy the success of their labors. What happens, though, if you own a successful business and you suddenly find yourself...