As a landlord, your lease agreement is more than just a contract — it’s the backbone of your rental business. It establishes the legal framework for your relationship with tenants, ensuring both parties understand their rights and obligations. But crafting a lease...
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What Happens in a Partition Action?
If you're a joint owner of real estate in Tennessee and disagree over what to do with the property, you might be considering a partition action. Understanding how to win a partition action is essential to achieve the best possible outcome, especially when emotions and...
Why You Need a Lawyer to Draft Your Parenting Plan
If you have children, creating a parenting plan is one of the most crucial steps during a divorce involving children. It sets out how parents will share responsibilities and time with their children. In Tennessee, having an attorney assist with this process offers...
How Is Property Divided in a Divorce?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process as is, and one of the most logistically complex aspects is the division of property. How is property divided in divorce? In Tennessee, the process follows specific guidelines and legal principles to ensure a fair...
How to Legally Change Your Name in Tennessee
Embarking on the journey to legally change your name in Tennessee involves a series of structured steps, whether prompted by a life event such as marriage or divorce or for other personal reasons. Regardless of the reason, this guide about how to legally change your...
What’s the Difference Between Litigation and Mediation?
Wondering about the difference between litigation and mediation and which one is best for you? Litigation is the formal process of taking legal action to resolve disputes through the court system, from filing a lawsuit, to a discovery phase involving formal exchange...
Understanding the Tennessee Uniform Landlord Tenant Act and Residential Lease Agreements
As a tenant eager to sign a lease, it is easy to quickly read through an electronic agreement at the end of a long work day. If you're a landlord, it is tempting to recycle lease templates found online. However, navigating the Tennessee Uniform Landlord Tenant Act can...
Navigating Business Ventures with Hudson, Reed & Christiansen: Incorporating In Tennessee
Embarking on a journey to establish a business, restructure an existing company, or enter into joint ventures demands a strong foundation of legal guidance and advice. Hudson, Reed & Christiansen, PLLC offers comprehensive assistance to clients aspiring to achieve...
How To Find an Estate Lawyer and Why You Need One
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing the future of your assets and simultaneously setting your loved ones up for success. Whether you're looking to create a will, establish a trust, or navigate complex probate processes, the expertise of an estate lawyer...
Conservatorship in Tennessee
For individuals who do not have the capacity to make decisions on their own behalf, establishing a conservatorship may be a necessity. However, because the Tennessee court’s first concern is protecting people from seeing their assets fall into the wrong hands, the...