We talk a LOT about how tax evasion is one of the worst choices you could ever make. It may seem like we’re beating it into your head, but the truth of the matter is that for every time you say, “I don’t evade my taxes; heck, I don’t even fudge them!” there’s someone out
Read MoreWhy Some Trials Take Years to Close: The Case of James Holmes
Many people may wonder why some criminal trials can take years to come to a close, such as the case of James Holmes, the infamous mass murderer who killed 12 people and injured 70 more in a shooting rampage during a theater showing of The Dark Knight in 2012. Holmes’ trial is still ongoing, with
Read MoreTennessee Horse Soring Case Paused Due to Search Warrant Issues
In a case reported by the Daily Times, defense attorney Rob White won his motion to suppress evidence gathered regarding a horse-soring case in Maryville, TN. White’s clients, horse trainer Larry Joe Wheelon, owner of Larry Wheelon Stables in Maryville, TN, and his employee Randall Gunter, are facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty charges after
Read MoreCAREFUL! CHILD SUPPORT MAY NOT STOP AUTOMATICALLY AT AGE 18 IN TENNESSEE
In the case of Wunder vs. Wunder, No. M2014-00008-COA-R3-CV, (Tenn. Ct. App., Dec 22, 2014) Husband and Wife were declared divorced in May of 1999. The partes’ Marital Dissolution Agreement or “MDA” gave primary custody of the two minor children to Wife and obligated Husband to pay $4,000 in monthly child support. Husband also agreed
Read MoreWhat to Do When Criminals Get Away-Safety First!
In light of recent events in Crossville, Tennessee, it’s a good idea to know what to do when the police are searching for an armed criminal. If you are in the near vicinity of a criminal on the run, go in your house and lock your doors and windows. Do not allow your children outside
Read MoreCHILD SUPPORT ARREARS MAY NOW BE WAIVED IN TENNESSEE
Tennessee has passed a new child support law, Public Chapter No. 200, which went into effect as of July 1st, 2015. Public Chapter No. 200 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-5-101 (f). Under this new law, child support arrearages may be waived or reduced. Child support is in arrears when it is overdue and begins
Read MoreOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS RECEIVED POST-DIVORCE WAIVED IN MDA; ATTORNEYS FEES GRANTED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MDA
Facts: The parties married in 1998 and divorced in 2011. An MDA was filed and incorporated in to the parties’ divorce decree. Though the parties were divorced, they maintained a joint bank account. In 2013, Husband received social security benefits equaling $52,422.90, which was deposited in to the joint bank account. Wife withdrew $25,000 of
Read MoreCHILD ALLOWED TO KEEP MOTHER’S LAST NAME IN THE CASE OF UNMARRIED PARENTS
FACTS: An Agreed Order was entered in June of 2014 establishing paternity and setting Father’s child support payments. At the hearing, Father presented an oral motion to change the child’s surname to his surname from Mother’, which was granted. The court noted several grounds for changing the child’s name, including fathers “substantial” contact with the
Read MoreALIMONY TERMINATED IN LIGHT OF VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS
In the case of Odom v. Odom, (No. E2014-01049-COA-R3-CV, filed April 14, 2015), Husband appeals the Trial Court’s judgment, which failed to terminate Wife’s alimony payment due to Husband’s retirement. Facts After 37 years of marriage, Husband and Wife divorced in 2007. The court split their assets mostly equally and granted Wife $10,000 per month
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on Police Detaining Defendant at Traffic Stop in Order to do “Dog Sniff Test”
Traffic stops are a touchy subject. Many go smoothly-you get pulled over, find out why, then drive off with a warning or, at most, a ticket. When they don’t go smoothly they can result in arrests, car chases, and in the most extreme cases, death is a possibility. So when you get pulled over by
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