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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.
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…
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…
If You Reconcile with Your Spouse, You Can Expunge the Divorce Filings
When a divorce is filed in Tennessee, even if it is an agreed divorce, the divorce is not finalized and completed right away. Tennessee law requires a “cooling down” period to…
Laws Regarding Jails and Prisons
If you read through Tennessee law, there are same fairly interesting laws regarding jails and prisons that are still in place. Jail is generally the place where inmates are held…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
