Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
The role of expert witnesses in your federal criminal defense
In federal criminal cases, expert witnesses can help shape the outcome of a trial. They can make or break the case of a defendant, providing insights that could sway jurors and influence verdicts. But what exactly is the role of expert witnesses? If you are facing a...
The role of a forensic accountant in a high-asset divorce
High-asset divorces are often complex and challenging. They involve substantial financial assets, multiple properties, business interests, and various investments. To ensure a fair and equitable division of assets, it is essential to have a clear and accurate...
How far back can the IRS go for tax evasion cases?
Tax evasion is a matter that’s taken seriously by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because it’s a criminal action that involves someone willingly avoiding paying the income taxes that they owe. Tax evasion is typically uncovered during an investigation or audit of a...
How people can rebuild financially after a divorce
Divorce is notorious for causing financial setbacks. Even those with relatively comfortable standards of living may experience financial hardship after the end of a marriage. After all, divorce generally requires the division of marital property. It also costs money....
Is lying on a loan application illegal?
When someone knowingly provides the lender with incorrect or misleading information on an application to obtain a loan that would be otherwise be unavailable, they might be committing mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud is a white collar crime under both federal and state...
Avoid costly mistakes in property division during divorce
Divorce is never easy, but when it involves the division of substantial assets, the stakes become exponentially higher. The emotional attachment to certain possessions, the uncertainty of the future and the complexity of property division can create a perfect storm of...
What assets can I accidentally hide during the divorce?
Dividing property during divorce is a straightforward process in theory, considering the law's explicit provisions. But as scenarios vary based on each divorcing couple's financial situation, this step can also have complications. If you and your former spouse own...
How intent is determined in white-collar crimes
Criminal activity generally involves two components. Prosecutors who take cases to trial typically need evidence both that someone violated the law and that they intended to do so. Criminal intent can be very easy to establish in some cases. Someone who commits a...
Why can financial infidelity be so devastating?
Infidelity comes in more than one form. Most people are familiar with the concept of sexual infidelity. They know that spouses sometimes have intimate affairs. Sexual infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. In recent years, people have also begun to pay...
Do you have to divide your business in divorce?
When a married couple divorces in Tennessee, they must divide their marital property in a way that meets guidelines of fairness under state law. This can be a complicated process in any divorce, but when your marital property includes ownership of a business, it can...