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If you've been charged with a crime in Tennessee, you may be wondering if there's a way to get your charges reduced or reach an agreement without going to trial. In many criminal cases, negotiating with the district attorney's office is one way to work toward a resolution. What you do after an arrest can […] ...

How long a divorce takes in Tennessee depends almost entirely on how much you and your spouse agree on. An uncontested divorce with no children can be finalized in as little as 60 days, while a contested divorce involving disputes over property, custody, or support can take many months, or even longer, to resolve. At […] ...

Losing contact with a grandchild after a divorce, a death in the family, or a painful falling out with a parent is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a grandparent can face. Many grandparents assume that having a close, loving bond with a grandchild should be enough to secure visitation through the courts, but Tennessee […] ...

Understanding How Tennessee Courts Decide Custody The idea that mothers automatically get custody of their children is one of the more persistent misconceptions about divorce and child custody. A father may enter a custody dispute assuming he is already at a disadvantage, while a mother may believe that being the children’s primary caregiver guarantees that […] ...