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A spinal cord injury can be a nightmare scenario for a Tennessee resident who has been in an accident. It could require a lifetime of treatment, and the victim may never be the same again. There has been some recent progress in treating spinal cord injuries, but...
Many divorce filings focus primarily on the paperwork you need to submit to the court. However, more Tennessee residents now look for ways to protect their financial health. Here’s some paperwork you may need to do so. An accounting of debts and assets Most couples...
There are a number of reasons that Tennessee couples who are in a troubled marriage may want to put off getting a divorce. They might be worried about the cost or the disruption to their families and their lives. If they have children, they might think it is better to...
Many divorcing Tennessee couples have a conception that alimony will last for the rest of their lives, allowing one spouse to receive money from the other permanently. There is a type of alimony like that, but there is also an option that makes payments temporary....
When both you and your spouse agree that you want to end your marriage, you can avoid expensive legal costs through an agreed divorce. However, you need more than just mutual agreement to file an agreed divorce in Tennessee. Benefits of an agreed divorce Agreed...
Injured drivers in Tennessee are often denied financial recovery due to their level of fault for causing their own injuries. Injured passengers do not face this dilemma because victims who are not driving are rarely assessed for fault. While many states use pure...
Many people have a mythical perception of the law enforcement system that they get from popular media. In reality, the criminal justice system is far different. Mistakes that people make when dealing with Tennessee police and prosecutors can cost them in the long run....
TV shows and movies sometimes rely on the plot point of a defendant's charges getting dismissed because the police didn't read them a Miranda warning. A real-life Tennessee courtroom may be much different than images presented in pop culture. Requirements for reading...
One of the most commonly missed understood areas of the justice system for the average Tennessee citizen is criminal law. Most people are aware of the fact that they have Miranda rights. However, not many of them understand just when these rights are to be read to...
It is important for people in Tennessee to understand their rights when they interact with the police. First, even if they have not done anything that is against the law, they should remain calm and follow the instructions of the police. They should not try to escape...