by Damon Wooten | Apr 1, 2024 | Child Custody
Managing child custody arrangements can be difficult, particularly when one parent needs to relocate to another city, county, or state. In Tennessee, the state’s parental relocation law has major implications for families going through this process. This law is...
by Damon Wooten | Feb 27, 2024 | child support
After a child’s parents separate or decide to divorce, a court can issue child custody and support orders that determine how much time the child will spend with each parent and how much support each parent is responsible for. Once a Tennessee family law judge...
by Damon Wooten | Jan 23, 2024 | Civil Law, Real Estate
When co-owners of property in Tennessee disagree about its management or disposition, a partition suit may be their best recourse. This legal process, though complex, is designed to ensure a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved. In this blog,...
by Damon Wooten | Dec 18, 2023 | DUI
The introduction of the Silas Gable Flatt Law in Tennessee marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat drunk driving. This law, which took effect in July 2023, addresses a crucial aspect of vehicular safety by holding individuals accountable for...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 28, 2023 | Civil Law
The lure of turning properties into short-term rentals in Tennessee has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by the promise of lucrative returns and the thriving tourism industry in the state. According to Knox News, Knoxville had 1,072 short-term rentals in...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 3, 2023 | Civil Law
When most people think of civil law cases, the key figures they picture are lawyers, judges, plaintiffs, and defendants. But in many cases, other key figures play a crucial role in their outcomes—engineers. Engineers often serve as expert witnesses in civil law cases,...
by Damon Wooten | Oct 13, 2023 | Civil Law, construction law, Contracts
Construction projects are expensive, multi-faceted projects involving numerous parties, complex contracts, and many regulations. Whether you’re a building owner or a contractor, understanding Tennessee construction law is key to ensuring your projects are...
by Damon Wooten | Aug 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense
If you wish to plead not guilty to a crime you’re accused of committing, the next step in the legal process is a preliminary hearing (also known as a probable cause hearing). These hearings are like mini trials that occur before actual trials, and they help judges...
by Damon Wooten | Jul 13, 2023 | Civil Law, Divorce
In most civil law cases, the parties involved have some degree of dispute. Solving all of these disputes doesn’t always have to occur in courtrooms. Instead, some of the conflicts are solved outside of court through mediation. The Tennessee Courts System defines...
by Damon Wooten | Jun 13, 2023 | Civil Law, Neighbor Disputes
When people purchase homes or property, they hope their neighbors will be kind, quiet, and helpful. Unfortunately, not everyone gets those kinds of neighbors. Instead of neighbors who allow them to borrow their tools, they get neighbors who claim they own a piece of...
