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What’s the difference between contested and uncontested divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Transcript: 00:00:03 difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce in Tennessee is two things. One, traditionally an uncontested divorce is where neither of you are contesting the grounds. And so you go through what we call an irreconcilable differences divorce process where the two of you do not contest...

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How does Tennessee handle no-fault divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Transcript: 00:00:03 For a long time in Tennessee, if you wanted to get a divorce, you had to prove grounds. And by grounds, I mean you had to have some legal cause as to why a court would grant your divorce. One of the ones people traditionally know is...

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The Role Of Insurance Companies In Car Accident Cases

After a car accident, one of the first things we typically have to handle is the insurance company. While insurance is supposed to help cover losses and move the process along, the reality can feel a bit different. These companies are still businesses that prioritize their bottom line, which means...

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Key Factors That Affect Personal Injury Settlements

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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Common Mistakes That Hurt Car Accident Claims

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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Can you provide an overview of the different areas within family law? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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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What is mediation and how does it differ from traditional litigation? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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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Can my child testify in my divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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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Should I file first? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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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What should I expect from my divorce attorney? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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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What’s the difference between contested and uncontested divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

How does Tennessee handle no-fault divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

The Role Of Insurance Companies In Car Accident Cases

Key Factors That Affect Personal Injury Settlements

Common Mistakes That Hurt Car Accident Claims

Can you provide an overview of the different areas within family law? – Patterson Bray PLLC

What is mediation and how does it differ from traditional litigation? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Can my child testify in my divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Should I file first? – Patterson Bray PLLC

What should I expect from my divorce attorney? – Patterson Bray PLLC

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