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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: Which One Is Right for Me?

The emotions people experience when they divorce are diverse. They may feel anger, betrayal, sadness, grief, or relief. They may want to work everything out quietly and keep their proverbial “dirty laundry” out of court. They may want to fight for more than the other spouse is willing to give.

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Your Rights to Retirement Assets

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.

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Finding Hidden Income and Assets

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.

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Common Misconceptions About Divorce & Family Law

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.

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Family Law FAQs

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.

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What Are the Rules on Self Defense in Tennessee?

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.

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Should I Still Hire an Attorney if I Think I’m Guilty?

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.

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Are Parents Responsible for Their Child's Crimes?

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.

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Mental Health & Criminal Defense

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.

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Are There Alternatives to Going to Jail?

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.

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