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June 1, 2023

Dividing up marital property is a common part of divorce. You and your spouse may or may not agree on who should get the house you just built, the antique desk you found on your honeymoon, or the wedding china. In the end, you will either reach an agreement or the judge will decide.

April 28, 2023

Many times during a divorce, there’s not a high degree of trust between the two spouses. In some cases, this simply leads to arguing and disagreements about the details of the divorce, but in others, it may mean that one spouse is purposefully trying to hide assets from the other in hopes they’ll walk away with more in the end.

March 27, 2023

When you’re facing changes and challenges, like going through a divorce or deciding a child custody arrangement, you are often less prepared and may even have misconceptions that can prove to be harmful.

Feb. 1, 2023

Navigating the family law system can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. However, understanding some of the basics can help make the process easier. If you need help with a family law matter in Murfreesboro or Berry Hill, Tennessee, contact McCarter | East PLLC.

Jan. 11, 2023

When someone is charged with a criminal offense in Tennessee, one of the defenses they can use is self-defense. Self-defense is a legal defense that can be used to justify an action taken by an individual to protect themselves from another person’s attack.

Dec. 29, 2022

Regardless of how you feel, by no means should anyone have to face a criminal charge by themselves. Perhaps you are feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt or you are feeling pressured into a guilty plea by the police officers or prosecutors, regardless of whether you’re innocent.

Nov. 3, 2022

In Tennessee, when a minor is found to be delinquent – commits a crime – that minor will be assigned a probation officer from the Department of Children’s Services for supervision.

Oct. 25, 2022

We’ve all seen movies or TV dramas of a courtroom case where the verdict comes back, “Not guilty by reason of insanity.” While this may make for an entertaining storyline, in reality, using mental health as a defense against a criminal charge is much more complex and challenging than what is depicted in fictionalized recreations.

Sept. 8, 2022

Alternative sentencing is a broad term encompassing a variety of requirements and penalties that some offenders may complete to avoid incarceration or avoid a criminal conviction entirely. The Tennessee justice system recognizes the greater value that some offenders can receive outside of jail as they pay for crimes they have committed.

Aug. 25, 2022

If you’re accused of a crime in the United States, the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to a speedy and public trial by a jury of your peers. And on top of that, it promises to supply legal counsel to defend you if you cannot afford an attorney.