Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
I just received an inheritance. What will happen to it during my divorce?
There are few parts of the divorce process as contentious as the property division stage. It can become even more stressful when large and important assets are in play, such as an inheritance that you may have recently received from a deceased family member. You might...
What does health care fraud look like, and who can be charged?
According to the FBI, health care fraud costs American taxpayers tens of billions of dollars every year. It can lead to higher taxes, higher costs for health care and insurance, and even expose people to unnecessary medical treatments. Because the costs are so high...
What happens to a vacation home in a Tennessee divorce?
When a couple owns a vacation home it can be a contentious issue in a Tennessee divorce. Vacation properties are often valuable, and a spouse may feel that they are a prize they want to win in the divorce. Although Tennessee is an equitable distribution state that...
What is mortgage fraud?
Allegations of mortgage fraud can have far-reaching consequences, including fines and jail time. If you’re a real estate broker, it could also lead to a revocation of your license. That’s why, before you buy or sell a home, it’s important to inform yourself as to what...
PPP fraud is no laughing matter
In 2020 the government offered Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans to aid in pandemic relief. These loans were guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CARES Act. While many businesses and medical professionals in the Middle Tennessee area and...
What is custodial interference?
When a parent – typically divorced or separated from their former partner – attempts to obstruct the other parent’s custody rights, they could be accused of custodial interference. Disputes over custody orders for children under 18 years old are a significant point of...
What happens with valuable collections during divorce?
High-asset couples pursuing a divorce do not always have the same challenges as most couples going through the same experience. The same issues may arise, but when they do, there is an asterisk attached to them. Whatever issue confronting an average couple in divorce...
Property division and substantial contribution in a divorce
Any Tennessee divorce will have its complications even if the parties are on relatively good terms and simply want to end the marriage and move forward. If there is lingering ill will, it will undoubtedly make the process more difficult. When there are major assets at...
What options are there for the family home in a Tennessee divorce?
When a Murfreesboro couple decides to get married, divorce is the furthest thing from their minds. Like all newly married couples, they believe their marriage will last forever. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and sometimes a divorce becomes imminent. For a...
Don’t be intimidated by federal criminal charges
It is fairly common for Tennessee residents to see local news reports about criminal cases involving DUI charges, drug charges or gun charges, usually on the local level. Those cases are handled by city and county officials. Federal cases, on the other hand, are a...