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The McKeehan Law Group blog tackles some of the most frequently asked questions about the law. Plus, it keeps you up-to-date about changes to Tennessee criminal, divorce and personal injury laws.
September 12, 2024
Is Adultery Grounds for Divorce or Not?
Often when people speak to me about filing for divorce, they speak about how they want to file for divorce on the grounds of adultery. Under Tennessee Code Annotated section…
September 5, 2024
Sentencing Options: What is Split Confinement?
If you are charged with a crime, and you are considering pleading guilty, one of the big questions that you will want answered is how you will have to serve your sentence. Your…
August 8, 2024
Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in Tennessee?
We have all seen the movie where the good guy is about to enter into an epic fist fight with the bad guy. As the two of them stare each other down, we watch the bad guy put on a…
August 22, 2022
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Tennessee?
The real answer to the question "how long it does it take to get a divorce in Tennessee" is “however long it takes”. However, you can estimate some numbers to answer the question.…
June 16, 2022
Personal Injury FAQs
Severe personal injuries occur because of unexpected events. If you’ve been injured suddenly, you may not know what to do to pursue justice and compensation. A personal injury…
April 6, 2022
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Tennessee?
We've all been there. Driving down a Tennessee road to suddenly see a lot of blue lights flashing and cars slowing down. Checkpoints for any reason can be stressful, but DUI…
February 16, 2022
Are Tennessee Divorce Records Public?
Divorce proceedings involve discussion of your life's most intimate details. If you end up in court, this all becomes part of the public record. Because of these rules you may be…
February 1, 2022
3 Things You Should Know Before Your Court Date
There are many things about which someone preparing to appear in court need to know. In a video series, I answer many of these questions about the law and more. (View them all…
December 28, 2021
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
Court settlements are taxable. Right? The short answer is usually, but with one major exception. The exception made to federal tax law applies to personal injury settlements and…
November 29, 2021
Contested Divorce in Tennessee: What to Do When Spouses Can’t Agree
No doubt getting a divorce under any circumstances is stressful. Even when a marriage ends without a challenge from either party, there are many steps to finalizing a divorce.…
November 5, 2021
Pain & Suffering: Personal Injury Law
Calculating the monetary cost of an injury from a car accident is usually straightforward. The repair of automobile damage creates a clear expense. The same can be said for…
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