by Damon Wooten | Apr 21, 2022 | Civil Law
Housing markets across the country are red hot right now, and East Tennessee is no exception. The competitive nature of homebuying means that many prospective buyers are doing everything they can to gain an edge in the market, including bidding over the asking price...
by Damon Wooten | Mar 15, 2022 | Contracts
Contracts are an extremely important part of doing business in Tennessee. Contracts are supposed to ensure that work gets done on time and per the agreed upon details for a set price. But real life doesn’t always work out that way. Unfortunately, contracts get...
by Damon Wooten | Mar 2, 2022 | Divorce
These days, it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t use social media. What started out as a handy networking tool for friends and family has become an essential part of life for most Americans. In fact, a study found that in 2021, 82% of Americans used at least one...
by Damon Wooten | Jan 7, 2022 | Estate Planning
In the past few years, people have become more aware than ever of the need to have a solid and actionable plan for their estates. But estate planning is never as simple as just declaring who gets what after you or your spouse pass away. Without proper planning and...
by Damon Wooten | Dec 8, 2021 | Civil Law, Construction Defects
In today’s red hot housing market, securing the services of a builder or contractor can seem like a win by itself. But unfortunately, the high demand for builders and contractors means that many people don’t have the time or opportunity to vet them before construction...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 18, 2016 | Orders of Protection
In Tennessee there are two options when it comes to seeking protection from physical abuse, threats or harassment. They are both similar in whom they protect but each have different requirements. Both orders are issued by the court and civil in nature, but violations...
by Damon Wooten | Oct 31, 2016 | Municipal Law
Whether you own an empty lot or a home in a residential neighborhood, chances are your land adjoins land that’s owned by another individual, business, or corporation. Because boundary lines aren’t always precise—and because both property owners may have different...
by Damon Wooten | May 19, 2016 | DUI
Tennessee police officers and state troopers have a duty to keep state roads safe by stopping vehicles when they suspect drivers are under the influence of alcohol. In 2000, State v. Binette, a TN Supreme Court Case, ruled that police officers may “initiate a brief,...
by Damon Wooten | Apr 22, 2016 | Orders of Protection
An order of protection (also referred to as an OP) is type of restraining order issued by a court that’s designed to primarily protect people from domestic violence. To file an order of protection you must be related to, have lived with, or been in a romantic...
by Damon Wooten | Apr 20, 2016 | child support
In Tennessee, all courts and state officials must adhere to the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines when determining the amount of child support to be awarded. These guidelines include using a streamlined system and a Basic Child Support Order (BCSO) calculation...
