Divorce can be emotionally challenging for most Tennessee couples. However, there are a few things that can make divorce even more complicated. Generally, the more money there is between the couple, the more complicated the divorce will be. The complexities are...
Relocating after a divorce in Tennessee can be a difficult decision, as it can have a significant impact on both the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent's relationship with the child. The state of Tennessee has specific laws in place that govern the...
Custody matters can be challenging for some Tennessee parents after a divorce. While parents want to spend as much time as possible with their children, it’s up to the court to determine how child custody is split. These are the factors the judge considers when...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a complicated process. There will be a need for complete background and medical histories which could be very time-consuming. While you don't need an attorney to get SSDI benefits, the pertinent question...
If you have a disability and can no longer work in Tennessee, the Social Security Administration will pay you some cash to help you get by. But, before you start applying for the benefits, it's important to know what to expect. Social Security benefits in Tennessee To...
If you operate a business in the state of Tennessee, you need to protect it. This is particularly true when you are in the midst of a divorce. If your marriage should come to an end, you need to make sure your livelihood doesn't go with it. Protect your business with...
Divorce in Tennessee can be a painful process regardless of the details or background. However, when there are a lot of high-value assets at stake, the process can be made even harder. A high-asset divorce will typically include a lot of high-value things such as...
by Jennifer McKinnish in Life Our East Tennessee family, we are so grateful for each and every one of you. Our client base has been so accommodating – mediating by zoom, conference calls where our youngest Burton McKinnish, PLLC team can be heard in the background working on schoolwork, washing hands and wearing masks when contact is necessary. We cannot…
East Tennessee Social Security Disability attorneys and their respective clients are facing times of uncertainty. Prior to the end of February 2020, the biggest developments out of the Social Security Administration seemed to be the changing of the rules regarding non-English speaking claimants and the move by the Trump Administration to increase reviews of current recipients of disability benefits. However,…
A new child support worksheet became effective in Tennessee on May 10, 2020. The new child support worksheet is long overdue as this is the first substantial revision in nearly Fifteen (15) years which is when the income share approach came into effect in Tennessee. While the revisions are not monumental, the revisions include tightening of definitions and gray areas…