Being Married to a Narcissist

Being Married to a Narcissist By Jedidiah McKeehan I cannot tell you how many times I have consulted with someone on a potential divorce case and they have said something to me like, “You do not understand! I am married to a narcissist! Have you ever done a case...

What is a First Setting?

What is a First Setting? By Jedidiah McKeehan When we watch courtroom shows on TV, we rarely see the mundane things that go on behind the scenes. Understandably, they skip right to the exciting parts like finding the murder weapon, or intense questioning of the...

If You Call the Police, Can You Still Be Arrested?

If You Call the Police, Can You Still Be Arrested? By Jedidiah McKeehan Occasionally, I will represent someone charged with a crime and they will say something to me like, “They arrested me, and I am the one who called the police!” Unfortunately, if you call the...

The Unauthorized Practice of Law

The Unauthorized Practice of Law By Jedidiah McKeehan What would happen if someone just put on a suit and tie and walked into court, and started acting as a lawyer for someone even though they were not actually a lawyer? If anyone figures out that this is happening,...

The Default Start Time for Court is 9 a.m.

The Default Start Time for Court is 9 a.m. By Jedidah McKeehan When there is an upcoming hearing on a case it is incredibly important that the lawyers make sure they get their clients to court in the right place and at the right time. What time will court start? I...

Adultery: Grounds for Divorce or Not?

Adultery: Grounds for Divorce or Not? By Jedidiah McKeehan Often when people speak to me about filing for divorce, they speak about how they want to file for divorce on the grounds of adultery. Under Tennessee Code Annotated section 36-4-101, adultery is a basis for...