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Every divorce is unique, as what happens is a reflection of one’s family circumstances. Still, it is possible to classify divorces into two primary categories. Some couples file a contested divorce, which is what most people imagine when discussing divorce. Contested...
Of all the major life changes you can experience, going through a divorce is among the toughest. No matter how short or long the marriage was, parting away from someone you were hoping to spend the rest of your life with can be incredibly heartbreaking. Hopefully, you...
Contingency clauses essentially mean that something has to happen in order for a contract to be binding. If that contingency isn’t met, then the other party is free to break the contract. They haven’t committed an illegal act by doing so. In real estate, a common...
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are terms that consistently come up in criminal cases. It’s not uncommon for these terms to be used interchangeably but that’s inaccurate. Reasonable suspicion and probable cause have very distinct definitions. For instance,...
A prenuptial agreement can be very helpful for those who are getting divorced. With some exceptions, it is largely used to make financial decisions. This can help people divide their assets in a divorce because some of those important decisions will already have been...
The term divorce often conjures images of intense interpersonal conflict and major bills for the spouses involved. Many people also worry about the possibility of humiliation when they are compelled to air their family's dirty laundry in public. While it’s true that...
Landlords in Tennessee provide housing amenities in exchange for rent payments. They typically have the authority to set specific terms related to a tenant's use of the property. One of the most important considerations for both a tenant and a landlord is whether or...
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...