September 29

So You Want to Start a Tennessee Non-profit Organization?

To start your nonprofit organization, you will need to decide the purpose of the organization and the incorporators (which can be just you). Articles of Incorporation are the Charter for your group and must be submitted to the Tennessee Secretary of State for approval. You must identify the orgnanization’s agent for service of process who.

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September 22

Best Interest of Child in Child Custody Decisions

When the mother and father are divorcing, or if they were never married, and a custody decision is sought in the courts, under Tennessee Code Annotated 36-6-106(a), the courts will apply a best interest of the child analysis in order to determine which parent should have primary custody or if the parents should have joint.

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January 29

What is the Legal Process for an Uncontested Divorce in Tennessee?

So, you and your spouse have decided to divorce. What are the legal steps needed? First, you will need to gather the information necessary for preparation of the official court documents. For the Complaint for Divorce, you will need the names and dates of birth of your children and the address where they have resided.

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August 11

Carol Chumney Law Firm

Carol Chumney Law, PLLC is committed to fighting for justice for you, your family, and your business with superior legal services. Carol Chumney brings 25 years of experience as a trial attorney, and 17 years as a lawmaker in the state legislator and on the Memphis city council. She has stood up to powerful corporations,.

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