Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
Can I get custody if I make more money?
High-income earners in Tennessee who are going through a divorce know their income affects many aspects of the divorce. It is a factor in alimony and child and spousal support orders. In some situations, it can even impact property division, for instance, if some of...
Complex, high-asset divorces may need forensic accountants
Many divorces are simple and straightforward. Some may only need the quick review of an attorney, rather than full litigation. However, for high-asset divorces between high-net-worth couples, divorce is rarely simple. Complexity is the hallmark of Murfreesboro,...
Can I bring marijuana on a plane?
At the beginning of October, President Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. He also announced the review of whether weed should remain a Schedule I substance, illegal under the Controlled Substances...
Those accused of fentanyl crimes can face serious consequences
Fentanyl has received much attention in the media lately, with numerous reports of unlawful sales of the drug and overdoses. Due to its dangerous nature, those who engage in the distribution of fentanyl will be harshly penalized. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an...
Rehabilitative alimony aims to ensure financial stability
Money issues are at the root of many divorces, and issues regarding finances do not always end when the divorce decree is signed. As much as we want to move forward in our new post-divorce lives, if you earn more than your ex, you may be required to pay rehabilitative...
Are my pension benefits separate or marital property?
For Tennessee residents who have been fortunate enough to have a good job, accrue significant assets and look forward to a comfortable retirement, their pension is a source of worry in a divorce. While there might be a substantial amount in the pension, they are...
Can executive thinking lead to white-collar crimes?
People often think of crimes as things that bad people only commit, but this isn’t necessarily the case. A researcher took the time to examine the psychology behind white-collar crimes. He interviewed people who were convicted of white-collar crimes. The conclusion he...
Just about anyone could face white collar charges
For most of us, the idea of financial fraud or white-collar criminal charges seems like issues other people face. However, the fact of the matter is, just about anyone could face white collar charges. Wait, how? Do you have access to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, customer...
How is a property’s rise in value handled during a divorce?
Property division is the most difficult part of many Tennessee divorces. This is especially true in a high-asset divorce where there is property of significant value. The law is clear as to how marital property and separate property are defined. However, people might...
What happens to stock options in a divorce?
Tennessee law dictates that parties divide assets in a divorce in a way that meet standards of fairness. Many assets are relatively simple to divide, such as a joint savings account. If both parties agree to a settlement, the parties will divide and close the account....