Appeals from Small Claims Court

By Jedidiah McKeehan Most people have heard of small claims court. In Tennessee, the court most people would consider “small claims” court is called general sessions court. In civil cases in Tennessee, you can sue for up to $25,000.00 in the general sessions court....

Married, Filing Separate – Tax Filing Status

By Jedidiah McKeehan A question that often comes up in divorce cases is, “How do we file for taxes? Don’t we have to file for taxes together?” I am no tax attorney, but my basic knowledge of tax law gives me a little insight into how to handle this situation. As a...

Child Seatbelt Laws

By Jedidiah McKeehan I have to think it is only a good thing that the child seatbelt laws in place are more strict than when I was a child. I recall riding in truck beds as a child. That is crazy to think about children doing that now. Today, it seems children must be...