Avoiding Probate in Tennessee: Your Options and What You Need to Know
CLICK HERE TO SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR ATTORNEYS ABOUT YOUR MATTER. When someone dies in Tennessee, their property usually has to go through probate court before it can be distributed to family members. This process can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for...
Collaborative Divorce Law Practice in Tennessee: A Modern Approach to Family Law Resolution
Collaborative divorce is changing the way couples approach the end of their marriage, offering a more respectful and cooperative alternative to traditional courtroom battles. This process focuses on open communication, mutual respect, and finding solutions that work...
Choosing Your Business Structure in Tennessee: A Guide to Getting Started
Starting a business in Tennessee is an exciting journey, but one of your first big decisions will be choosing the right business structure. Think of it like picking the foundation for your house: you want something that fits your needs and will support your...
How assets should be split in a gray divorce
When getting divorced after the age of 50, extra caution is needed during a property division settlement When getting divorced, couples can be forced to figure out how to split their marital estate. Assets can be moderate or extensive, as in a high-asset divorce....
Why mediation is a popular option in a high-asset divorce
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the thought of having to go through a long and possibly bitter courtroom battle is a less than appealing prospect. As a couple with young children and significant assets, you may consider mediation as a divorce option that...
As a business owner, are you prepared to deal with a lawsuit?
During your career as a business owner, you may have to contend with at least one lawsuit. Being proactive will help you cope and hopefully succeed if you ever face litigation. Here are four major points to keep in mind in preparing for a potential lawsuit. 1....
Collaborative Family Law
On April 1, 2019, the Tennessee Supreme Court amended their rules to add Rule 53, a new rule addressing Collaborative Family Law. This decision has been a long time coming and thanks should be given to the many professionals that have worked hard for this outcome. It...
Grandparent Rights in Tennessee
The Tennessee courts have made it clear that parents and grandparents do not “begin on equal footing.” The right to parent is premised on a fundamental constitutional right, which is not afforded to grandparents. In Tennessee, the visitation rights of grandparents are...
Limited Liability Companies: The Crowd Favorite of Business Entities
As a business, or individual looking to conduct business, one may be faced with the challenge of deciding what will be the most useful, profitable, and practical instrumentality to conduct such business. Historically, entrepreneurs had a few choices in business...
Terminating parental rights for adoption
It takes a special individual or pair of individuals to want to raise a child that is not theirs biologically. To invest time and love in a child, and then have it taken away, is devastating. That is why many parents pursuing adoption choose to seek termination of the...