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Criminal Law51
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law19
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury70
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law61
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy25
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration13
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law29
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law38
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law25
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property26
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law5
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Tennessee law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Tennessee Bankruptcy
Tennessee bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Tennessee
Tennessee businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Tennessee
Tennessee arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Tennessee
Tennessee breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Tennessee
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Tennessee — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Tennessee
Tennessee assault charges: simple assault is typically Class A or B misdemeanor; aggravated forms can reach up to 30 yrs (especially aggravated).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Tennessee
Tennessee DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Tennessee
Tennessee commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Tennessee
Tennessee disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Tennessee
Tennessee workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Tennessee
Tennessee asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Tennessee
Tennessee blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Tennessee
Tennessee adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable; limited revocation grounds.
Alimony in Tennessee: How It Works
Tennessee calls it alimony. Four types: rehabilitative, transitional, alimony in futuro (long-term), and alimony in solido (lump sum).
Applying for Asylum from Tennessee
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Memphis Immigration Court.
Cancellation of Removal in Tennessee
Tennessee immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Tennessee Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Tennessee infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Eastern.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Tennessee
Tennessee creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Tennessee
Tennessee amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Tennessee
Tennessee aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Tennessee
Tennessee 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Tennessee
Tennessee adverse possession requires 20 years (7 with color of title) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Tennessee
Tennessee spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Tennessee
Tennessee taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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