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In 1799 Tennessee, a divorce could only be sought on the grounds of impotence and inability to procreate, bigamy, adultery, and willful desertion for two years or longer. Since then, the laws have changed. Now, no-fault and fault divorces are provided for under the law, and beyond that, we know what steps someone should take to prepare for divorce. Preparation is emotional, financial, and practical. Taking the time to do it properly may help make the legal process and your transition to the next chapter in your life go more smoothly.

Who will need to leave the family home is perhaps one of the most unsettling and expensive issues couples face in divorce. At the Law Office of Joshua S. Reed, our team of family law attorneys will help you explore the variables of living arrangements during and after divorce and work to help you stay or move out of the family home according to your wishes.

Shoplifting may not sound like a very serious crime, especially when compared to other types of property crime like robbery or burglary, but this does not mean that you can simply ignore these charges or assume they won’t result in real consequences.

Any time you’re facing criminal charges, it’s essential you work with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your case and structure a defense that’s custom-tailored to your situation.

When you’re injured and your vehicle is damaged in a vehicular collision because of someone else’s negligence, it's possible you may assume your insurance policy will cover everything and extract what they can out from the at-fault driver. While this sounds great in theory, matters can get a bit complicated. Both insurers—yours and the other driver’s—are in the business to make money, which means they’re going to watch the bottom line as carefully as possible, even if it means stretching the rules a bit.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the fatality rate for drivers ages 16 to 19 is three times higher than the rate for drivers 20 and older. The crash rate is also four times higher for the teenage group as compared to those 20 and up. Drivers under 20 make up about four percent of all drivers nationwide.

When considering filing for divorce, it is important to understand the differences between an uncontested divorce and a contested divorce. In fact, choosing between a contested and uncontested divorce may be one of the first major decisions you will have to make after filing divorce papers.

To many, retirement accounts are the most valuable asset in a marriage. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median value of 401(k) accounts in 2020 was $30,000. As such, it is important to understand how Tennessee courts divide retirement assets in the event of a divorce.

In Tennessee, individuals who sustain a personal injury or become hurt in a negligent accident may be entitled to seek fair compensation by filing a claim or lawsuit. However, different issues often arise when a personal injury or accident victim with a pre-existing health condition tries to pursue damages. A seasoned Tennessee personal injury attorney can help you understand the impact of your underlying medical issue on the outcome of your injury claims.

According to the Tennessee Traffic Crash Report, there were 192,914 total crashes statewide in 2022, including 46,971 injury crashes. In Tennessee, personal injury and accident victims may be eligible to seek compensation for their injuries through a claim or lawsuit. However, there is a filing deadline after which the plaintiff may be unable to take legal action against the negligent party. This is referred to as the statute of limitations.