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A few decades ago Americans were encouraged to “Just Say No” to illegal drug use. Today, one needs only to look online or in the news to see that the overall message of “Just Say No” has failed. More designer drugs hit the streets every day as the federal government...
If you and your long-time romantic partner are ready to buy a home together but not to get married, you need to take some precautions to protect your investment that a married couple wouldn’t. The same is true if you’re buying a home with a family member (who isn’t...
If this is the year that your child turned or will turn 18, they’re likely heading off to college or maybe taking a gap year to work or travel. Either way, you’re probably not thinking about estate planning documents for them, and they certainly aren’t. It’s...
A motion to suppress is a court process that seeks to challenge the admissibility of evidence against you in court. It is usually filed by the defense during pre-trial hearings to exclude certain evidence from the trial. If granted, the affected evidence will be...
Navigating finances during a divorce can often be a complex undertaking. Beyond the emotional strains, considerable financial decisions must be made, particularly when it comes to debt. Deciding who bears responsibility for marital debts and how they are divided may...
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. The build up to a wedding involves planning who you want to be there and what role they should play, where the wedding will be hosted, picking out your clothing and a host of other meaningful tasks....
If you have a child of any age with a serious disability who relies on you for their care and support, setting up a special needs trust (SNT) for them is likely your first step in estate planning. An SNT allows you to set aside assets (such as cash, stocks and even...
In the state of Tennessee, you can be charged with one of the above two types of assault. They each have their own definition and consequently, they also each come with their own penalties. If you or a loved one has been charged with either offense, you’ll no doubt be...
A significant number of the criminal charges related to drugs filed every year in Tennessee occur not because of prohibited substance abuse but rather because of matters concerning controlled substances, like prescription medications. In recent years, narcotic...
As a landlord, you have enough on your plate with property management, addressing tenant complaints and keeping any utilities paid. Sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with one of the hardest parts of the job: eviction. In Tennessee, a landlord may give a tenant up...