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The attorneys of Purple Law Firm recognize the delicate nature of the issues involved in a prenuptial agreement.  There are many misconceptions about a prenuptial agreement.  And the purposes for entering into such a written contract with your soon to be spouse.  A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage.  It specifies in writing the intentions of the engaged couple.  The individual property of each person after marriage. And the conditions relating to joint or marital property.  A prenuptial agreement also dictates the rights of each spouse in the event of divorce or death. Why Have a Prenuptial Agreement? People are often wary ofRead More →

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 Switching to Independent Contractors Draws Scrutiny from IRS and Department of Labor With the current state of the economy, shifting from full-time employees to independent contractors is a cost-cutting measure that some businesses have implemented.  This saves the business money by shifting the burden of payroll taxes to the worker, and lowering or eliminating unemployment insurance premiums and/or workers compensation premiums. Misclassified Workers Result in Additional Taxes and Penalties But according to a recent ABA article, for those who have misclassified their workforce, the glare of the IRS spotlight may soon be upon them. According to the article, over the next three years, the InternalRead More →

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Can a Mediation Agreement be Set Aside? Are you contemplating divorce? Perhaps you are already in the process of divorcing. In Tennessee a couple seeking a divorce is typically required to attend mediation.  In order to attempt to resolve the issues in controversy outside of court. In fact, the courts are requiring mediation in almost all divorce cases. But,  will the mediation agreement be enforced by the Court? Have Your Divorce Lawyer Present During Mediation The best and first defense to an unfair or improper mediation agreement is to be sure that your divorce attorney is present with you in mediation. Be sure your lawyer reviewsRead More →