When an illness or injury makes it impossible to keep working, you may need help to pay for your medical bills and other expenses. Every year, millions of people across the country file for Social Security disability claims. Unfortunately, the process is not easy. A lot of people make the same common mistakes. With the…
Whether you are an individual taxpayer or a small business owner, receiving a tax audit notice from the IRS can give you some anxiety. Remember that being audited does not mean you did anything wrong. What matters is how you respond, how well you prepare, and knowing how to protect yourself throughout the process. Here…
Whether facing a divorce, trying to reach a child custody agreement, or working through the division of marital property, emotions often run high in family law cases. Many people want to find solutions that are less adversarial and stressful. Mediation is one type of option. This has become an effective way for families across Tennessee…
One simple mistake can lead to a lifetime of issues. When you are arrested for driving under the influence, a lot is racing though your mind. What happens next? Will I lose my license? Go to jail? How will this affect my job, family, or future? Before you can move forward, you need to know…
A parenting plan is required when parents go through a divorce or separation in Tennessee. This detailed agreement outlines how both parents will share time and responsibilities for raising their children. But as every parent knows, life does not always stay the same. Work schedules shift, kids grow, people move, and sometimes what worked before…
The SSI and SSDI disability programs offer benefits for disabled or blind people. However, the financial eligibility requirements are different. The main difference between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the fact that SSDI is available to workers who have accumulated a sufficient number of work credits. SSI disability benefits are…
Uncontested / Agreed Divorce An agreed divorce also known as an uncontested divorce can be done when both spouses agree to divorce. Basically – you both agree on the settlement terms of your divorce without a trial or court intervention. However, you must agree on ALL terms of the divorce. An uncontested divorce is not…
A default is a type of Motion that is scheduled with the Court. A default can only occur after a spouse has been served with divorce papers, and after at least 30 days have lapsed, they have not filed a formal Answer with the Clerk. A motion for default has to be filed and the…
The IRS Payment Plan (commonly referred to as an Installment Agreement) is available to certain qualifying taxpayers who wish to pay their tax debt via monthly payments. This payment plan is for taxpayers who are in “Current Compliance” with the IRS* and have the means to pay off their tax debt yet are unable to…
