When an injury happens because of another person’s actions, compensation is often pursued through negotiation instead of going to trial. Personal injury settlements are common because they offer a quicker resolution and allow both sides to move forward without a lengthy court process. That said, no two cases are alike....
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After a car accident, our attention usually shifts to the immediate priorities like getting medical care, checking for damage, and contacting insurance. But the actions we take in the days and weeks that follow can have a serious impact on any claim we may pursue. It’s easy to make avoidable...
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Transcript: 00:00:01 [Music] when it comes to family law the thing that most people think about is divorce divorce includes division of marital assets marital debts alimony and when divorce involves children it also includes custody arrangements child support who’s going to make decisions on the child’s behalf that...
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Transcript: 00:00:03 for years and years when people filed a lawsuit the only way they could resolve their case was to have a settlement outside of court or to have a judge decide the case on the merits as the law has changed over time lawyers and judges have...
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Transcript: 00:00:03 the technical answer is yes under Tennessee law if your child has reached the age of 12 they have the right to State their preference as to which parent they prefer to live with in a custody situation the caveat is that in Tennessee the court takes...
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Transcript: 00:00:03 I tell my clients that they should file first the reason that you want to file first for a divorce in Tennessee is that if you and your spouse are both contemplating a divorce some spouses will start moving assets from joint bank accounts or changing titles...
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Transcript: 00:00:01 [Music] I think the biggest thing you should expect from your divorce attorney is that you get answers from them when you ask those questions I hear from clients all the time that their biggest frustration with their divorce attorney is that they have paid a retainer...
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Transcript: 00:00:03 I think the first thing that a lot of people make a mistake on is they don’t secure Council on the front end they make a lot of assumptions about Tennessee law and how that’s going to affect their financial rights in the divorce a lot of...
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Tips for Managing Familial Conflict With an Estate Plan One of the biggest concerns and one of the primary reasons for creating an estate plan is mitigating the risk of familial conflict should you become incapacitated or pass away. The harsh reality is that the tragic and unexpected can occur...
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Important Things to Keep in Mind When Creating Your Estate Plan Your estate plan is an incredibly important document. When crafting an estate plan, our Memphis, TN estate planning lawyer will help you ensure that you fully understand the process and are considering all important options and factors that go...
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