Making the decision to divorce is often painful and upsetting. People can feel overwhelmed by grief, anger and feelings of failure, and this can make the legal process of divorce that much more difficult to manage. However, before you come down too hard on yourself in this situation, understand that divorce can be the best option for people under certain …
Leasing commercial space to operate your business is an important process for any business owner. You want to be confident that the space fits your needs as well as your budget, and it may take you some time to find the right property. Once you do find the space you are looking for, however, you should not rush through the …
No matter how close you are to your parents, it can be very difficult to discuss certain topics with them, like the topics of estate planning and end-of-life care choices. Because of this, many adult children never talk to their parents about things like their wills, trusts or advanced care directives. However, for a few reasons we discuss below, it …
Running your own business can be a massive endeavor, whether you are just starting up or you have been operating for generations. And no matter how long you have been operating, there is the potential for legal issues to arise and threaten the future of your business. Legal issues can stem from employment disputes, contract breaches or the protection of …
In recognition of their first-amendment rights, as well as their general importance to American culture, the U.S. government has enacted special tax laws that apply to churches and other religious organizations. Specifically, these entities are typically exempt from having to pay income tax and, likewise, are usually able to receive tax-exempt contributions. Yet obtaining this tax-exempt status is not always …
Parents spend their lives trying to protect their kids and make life better for them. And these efforts can last long after a parent passes away if he or she has in place a comprehensive estate plan. Unfortunately, if you are a parent who puts off estate planning or does partial planning, you could be leaving your kids unprotected in …
Making the decision to adopt a stepchild is one of the greatest things a stepparent can do. And while it may be an easy decision based on the parent-child relationship that has been built, the legal process can be more complicated. This is particularly true when it comes to terminating a biological parent’s rights so that you can adopt. Below, …
Facing the stress of divorce may be many Tennessee residents’ worst nightmare. However, when children are involved in these proceedings, parents may want to remember that their kids can also face a considerable deal of stress during this time. Therefore, individuals concerned with custody and other areas of family law should determine how to potentially make the situation easier on …
Transparency, Candid communication, Tailored advocacy These descriptors are the fundamental objectives in every client matter for the lawyers at Fidelis Law. From our offices in Brentwood, our legal team of attorneys — who collectively have decades of professional experience — seek to promote and advocate for the legal interests of our diverse clientele across select practice areas. We serve clients …
Operating a business as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) in Tennessee has become a popular option. Even though Tennessee charges initial and annual filing fees, for many business owners, that cost is worth every penny. LLCs in Tennessee have two often-touted advantages: they (1) protect the company’s owners from personal responsibility for the company’s liabilities (such as loans and lawsuits) …
