What Is The Discovery Process in a Tennessee Divorce?
Divorce often involves questions that cannot be answered just by looking at the initial court filings. How much does each spouse actually earn? What property and debt exist? How much is in a retirement account? Are there business interests, investments, or other assets that need to be valued? Are both spouses working with the same […]
How Drug Possession Becomes a Felony in Tennessee
Being caught with an illegal drug in Tennessee does not automatically mean you will be charged with a felony. One of the biggest distinctions in a Tennessee drug case is why the State believes you possessed the drugs. Was the drug allegedly for your own personal use? Or does the State claim you intended to […]
How Does a Divorce Start in Tennessee?
Deciding to get divorced and actually starting a divorce case are two different things. In Tennessee, a divorce formally begins when one spouse files a complaint for divorce with the appropriate court. Before that happens, however, there is usually important work to do: determining whether Tennessee is the proper state for the divorce, identifying the […]
How Is Child Custody Determined in Tennessee?
When parents separate or divorce, few issues are more important than determining where their children will live, how parenting time will be divided, and who will make important decisions for them. In Tennessee, child custody is not determined simply by asking which parent is “better” or which parent wants more time. The central question is […]
Top 5 Issues With DUI Blood Draws in Tennessee
When someone is arrested for DUI in Tennessee and the State has a blood test showing an elevated blood alcohol concentration, it can seem like the case is already decided. However, a blood alcohol result is only one piece of evidence. Before that number ever appears on a laboratory report, someone has to collect the […]
How Do Criminal Charges Affect Gun Rights in Tennessee?
Criminal charges can affect a person’s gun rights in Tennessee even before a conviction, but the consequences depend on the charge, the stage of the case, and any court orders involved. A pending charge may interfere with purchasing or receiving a firearm, while bond conditions or an order of protection may prohibit possession. A conviction […]
How Police Observations Can Impact a DUI Case in Tennessee
When a police officer suspects someone of driving under the influence in Tennessee, the case often begins with observations. An officer may notice how a person is driving, how they are walking toward a vehicle, where they are coming from, or how they speak and behave during a traffic stop. Those observations can influence whether […]
Arrested vs. Detained in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
If a police officer tells you, “You’re not under arrest, but you’re not free to leave,” you may wonder what that actually means. Are you being detained? Have you effectively been arrested? And does the distinction matter for your rights? Under Tennessee law, not every encounter with law enforcement is the same. Police may speak […]
What Parents Should Know If Their College Student Is Facing Criminal Charges in Tennessee
A criminal charge can threaten far more than a college student’s freedom or driving privileges. It may also affect enrollment, campus housing, scholarships, disciplinary standing, internships, professional programs, and future career opportunities. In Tennessee, students may face both a criminal court case and a separate college disciplinary process arising from the same incident. Understanding how […]
When a Tennessee Contracting Dispute Becomes Home Improvement Fraud
A home improvement project can go wrong for many reasons. Unexpected costs, labor shortages, material delays, change-order disputes, and poor communication can cause a project to fall behind or remain unfinished. Although these problems may support a civil lawsuit for breach of contract, an unsuccessful project does not automatically mean the contractor committed a crime. […]
