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What is “Retaining an Attorney” ? Most people have heard the term “retain a lawyer” or you need to “retain an attorney”.  Unless you have had to actually engaged the services of an attorney or lawyer.  You probably are not sure what retaining an Attorney means.  The term retain simply means to engage or hire an attorney by a payment of a preliminary fee, a retainer fee. So retaining an attorney means to hire a lawyer. What is an attorney retainer fee? Not all attorneys will charge a retainer fee, and certainly the retainer fees will vary between lawyers.  But, in general, a retainer is anRead More →

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Legal Separation – Not Dissolution of Marriage You are experiencing marital problems.  No longer can or desire to live with your spouse.  But do not desire to permanently end the marriage, at least not at this time.  You may need to consider a legal separation.  Whether for religious reasons.  To maintain health insurance.  Or for other personal reasons.  There are times when a person does not want to obtain an absolute divorce, but only a legal separation.  The process for obtaining a legal separation in Tennessee is very similar to the process of divorce. Seek the advice of a Chattanooga divorce lawyer about the optionsRead More →