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A Tennessee marital settlement agreement is a legal instrument used by spouses to establish the terms and conditions of the dissolution of their marriage. Issues like alimony, child support and custody, property division, and debt distribution are covered in the document to ensure both spouses maintain a standard of living post-divorce that is comparable to…

Tennessee corporate bylaws are rules and regulations created by the incorporator or board of directors to govern a corporation’s internal affairs. The bylaws will include provisions that will relate directly to that corporations structure, management, and operational efficiency. While each corporation has their unique goals and structure, most corporations’ bylaws will contain clauses that could…

A Tennessee advance directive is a document used to inform medical staff on how to treat a person in case that person is incapacitated. An advance directive allows health planning by choosing an agent, selecting medical care, organ donation, and post-death instructions. Once the form has been signed by either two (2) witnesses or a…

A Tennessee land contract is an agreement in with which two parties transfer ownership of vacant land. The contract contains all terms and conditions regarding the sale, including the agreed-upon purchase price as well as the legal descriptors of the land/lot as evident on the deed. Both parties can negotiate until reaching a finalized accord,…

A Tennessee non-solicitation agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee that limits the employee’s ability to use connections made during their period of employment after they leave the company. These limitations may only apply to certain timeframes and geographical areas. Is It Legally Enforceable in Tennessee? Yes. While there is no specific state statute governing…

A Tennessee partnership agreement is a document that explains distinguished roles, responsibilities, and liabilities for each partner involved. It commonly reveals dispute resolution, duration, ownership interests, liabilities, and dissolution. The agreement should be as extensive as possible for the sake of preventing future disagreements. Partnership Types General Partnerships (GP) – Title 61, Chapter 1 (§§…

A Tennessee postnuptial agreement is a legal document that married couples use to establish property rights and responsibilities if the marriage ends in divorce or death. Unlike prenuptial agreements, which are signed before marriage, postnuptial agreements are signed after marriage. Tennessee also recognizes “reconciliation agreements” to prevent a divorce that the couple had otherwise considered. Signing…

A Tennessee separation agreement empowers spouses in a marriage to set enforceable rules for the time period when they are no longer living together as a couple but are not divorced. As with divorce, couples can set rules for alimony, child support, and other matters, but unlike a divorce, the process is not final. Tennessee, like…

A Tennessee custody (parenting) plan is a legally required document that parents must submit to the court when filing for custody. It outlines how the child’s living arrangement will be handled, how the parents will split day-to-day childcare responsibilities and more. Depending on the situation, parents may submit a permanent or temporary parenting plan. Child Custody…