I'm sorry you're having such a tough time living with your parents. Emancipation is possible under Tennessee law where the Chancellor believes...

Breach of Contract by a Private University

I agree with Mr. Tennison. This is not a run-of-the-mill AVVO question; not by a long shot. I couldn't begin to tell you the answer to your...

I'm paying rent late, can my landlord refuse my payment before I get served an eviction

I'm sorry, the ban doesn't give you any more time to get in compliance with your lease. All the ban does is prevent your removal at this time. ...

If ex wife and I agree to give her sole custody, can the agreement include child support to cease, and back support forgivable?

Mr. Rasberry is absolutely correct. Let me suggest a few things you could try as creative solutions. Before I get to those suggestions, I want to...

Harassment is a crime in Tennessee, and threats by text constitute harassment. Consider calling the police non-emergency line to make a complaint.

Do I still have a binding year-long lease or is it now a month to month lease?

The answer will depend upon what it says in your lease. Is there a renewal provision in your lease, and if so, what does it say about renewing the...

Can I be evicted from my home that is a hotel room that I have been staying in since I have been laid off (3/16/20)

Yes, you can be kicked out. The typical eviction rights/ processes don't apply to transient residences like hotels. They can change the lock and...

Can I write and notarize a paper giving someone ownership in the event I am incapacitated/dead if I am married?

You are essentially describing a Last Will and Testament. You can leave your belongings to someone besides your husband, assuming your husband...

I have no job, no insurance, and can't pay for my meds. Tenant won't pay rent. Can I evict during pandemic?

Per the most recent pandemic order issued by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, all evictions based upon non-payment of rent are suspended through...

Yes, sometimes they’ll call ahead in order to make sure you’re home. They don’t always, and certainly don’t have to do so, but they can.