Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
How to achieve a child-centered divorce
No matter the circumstances, a divorce represents a significant upheaval in the current family unit. From the division of formerly shared property to the determination of a parenting time schedule, the divorce process is a major turning point for the entire family....
Understanding financial fraud and potential defenses
If a person is charged with a financial crime, he or she can face serious penalties. Financial crimes often involve fraud, where a person intentionally deceives another person or business for financial gain. Financial fraud examples There are several types of...
Who can see an expunged criminal record?
When a Tennessee resident has a conviction on their criminal record it can affect their employment and housing opportunities. For this reason, people can have their charges and records removed from their records by asking the court to expunge them. However, not all...
Understanding the unique nature of embezzlement
Many white-collar crimes are complex in nature. Fraud, racketeering and money laundering are examples of common white-collar crimes which often involve many moving parts and can be difficult to pin down exactly what happened and when. Embezzlement, on the other hand,...
How high-profile people can keep divorce filings private
Getting a divorce in Tennessee is complicated and difficult enough without needing to deal with outsiders being aware of all aspects of the case while it is in progress. While most divorces are kept relatively private, that is largely due to there being a lack of...
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...