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McBrien & Kane
The official blog of McBrien & Kane, a Lebanon, Tennessee law office.
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Angel Kane
ANGEL KANE has been practicing since 1995. Angel was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review and served as a judicial law clerk while in law school. A graduate of the University of Memphis Law School, Angel has practiced in Memphis and Lebanon, Tennessee.
Recent Posts
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AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
Tennessee is an At-Will Employment state. That means you can be fired for cause or no cause at any time. ...Apr 15 -
EVICTIONS IN TENNESSEE
Our office mainly represents Landlords in Landlord/Tenant disputes. And, if you are a Landlord that we represent, we have prepared an airtight lease agreement on your behalf. ...Mar 29 -
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARITAL AND SEPARATE PROPERTY IN A DIVORCE?
One of the most asked questions we hear is, what is considered marital property and what is considered separate property in Tennessee? ...Feb 26 -
CUSTODY & VISITATION IN TENNESSEE
Technically, in Tennessee we no longer use the words custody or visitation. A few years back, the statutes were changed and now – you will see the words Primary Residential Parent and Parenting Time replacing those words. ...Feb 19 -
TYPES OF CUSTODY
There are basically two types of custody – sole custody and joint custody. ...Feb 12 -
Other entries by Angel Kane
Shawn McBrien
SHAWN MCBRIEN has been practicing law since 1986. He is a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law and has practiced in Wyoming and Tennessee.
Shawn McBrien's areas of practice are Family Law, Social Security Disability, Asset Protection, Trusts, Estate Planning and Business Litigation.
Shawn McBrien's areas of practice are Family Law, Social Security Disability, Asset Protection, Trusts, Estate Planning and Business Litigation.
Recent Posts
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MAXIMUM PARENTING TIME / CUSTODY
The Tennessee Legislature has modified the language in the statute which deals with visitation. ...Feb 21 -
WHAT GOOD IS A WILL?
Do you really need a will? Won’t everything go to my second wife but what about my children from my first marriage? I have a child or grandchild with special needs what can I do for them? What about a trust vs. a will? Is it true that probating a will can take years and thousands of dollars in Tennessee. These are all questions that we ...Feb 16 -
LETS GET YOUR NEW BUSINESS STARTED
What do you do now? It is really tough dealing with a lay off or just the insecurity of your job. What are my options? Or you and your friend may have a great idea or a special skill set that is very valuable. You just want to start making money and be on the road to security. ...Feb 07 -
ASSET PROTECTION IN THE NEWS
As more and more laws are passed dealing with the protection of assets, this area of the law has become an integral facet of asset management. ...Oct 28 -
Other entries by Shawn McBrien
Brody Kane
BRODY KANE has been practicing since 1995. A graduate of the Univeristy Of Memphis Law School, Brody has practiced in Memphis and Lebanon, Tennessee. While in law school Body served as a judicial law clerk to the Shelby County Criminal Judges.
Recent Posts
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PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
In Tennessee, our Courts will enforce Pre-Nuptial Agreements, but only if they meet certain legalcriteria. ...Apr 15 -
TENNESSEE SMALL CLAIMS COURT
We receive several calls a day regarding “small claims court.” The Court most people are referring to when they call about this, is General Sessions Civil Court. ...Mar 29 -
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO YOU NEED FOR PROPER ESTATE PLANNING?
When a client meets with me about Estate Planning, after some discussion, I usually find that they need the following documents for proper estate planning; a Will, a Financial Power of Attorney, a Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will. ...Feb 29 -
PRELIMINARY HEARING OR NO PRELIMINARY HEARING … THAT IS THE QUESTION.
Every criminal case commenced in General Sessions court in Tennessee, be it Theft of Property, a Drug case, DUI, Assault or any other such crime (felony or misdemeanor) offers the Defendant the option of having a Preliminary Hearing. Though such a hearing may look like a trial to a lay person, it is not. ...Feb 28 -
STEP-PARENT AND FAMILIAL ADOPTIONS
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job often entails helping Step-parents and/or Grandparents or other family members adopt. ...Feb 22 -
Other entries by Brody Kane
