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Legal resources for the public
While the Tennessee Bar Association does not offer legal advice or act as a referral service, we do offer public service information in a variety of areas and offer contacts and links to other useful sources.
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Need help finding an attorney?
We can guide you to a legal referral service for your area, help you discover if you would qualify for free legal service or guide you to a legal aid office near you.
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Need information on a specific topic?
Our LawBytes section offers easy-to-understand summaries on more than 70 topics, ranging from employment law to wills and estates.
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Parenting Plan information
Tennessee's Parenting Plan law (Tenn. Code Ann. Sections 36-6-401, et seq.) came into effect on January 1, 2001, with the aim of making divorce easier on children. Under the law, members of divorcing families work together to decide how to best meet the needs of the new family structure. Forms and information available in English and Spanish.
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Links to useful legal sites
We've put together links to dozens of useful sites if you need more information about the law in Tennessee or in the rest of the country.
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Topics available in LawBytes
LawBytes is a free public service program of the Tennessee Bar Association designed to help members of the community understand the law. Clicking the LawBytes Link a user can read brief reports on a variety of legal topics. These aid in understanding common legal problems, recognizing potential legal problems and understanding how the justice system works. The service also provides information on where to go if further help will be needed. Although it is not intended to replace the advice of an attorney or to provide specific legal advice, the service provides general information on over 70 topics.
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LawBytes was originally developed by the Knoxville Bar Association. Since many of these messages were originally written to apply only to residents of Knox County, we are in the process of updating each topic to apply statewide. If you review a specific topic and the message is specific to Knox County, please contact the local bar association in your area.
The information available through TBALink LawBytes is basic legal information and is not a substitute for legal advice. LawBytes is provided by the Tennessee Bar Association as a public service and for general information only. It should not be considered legal advice. You should consult your attorney if you have questions concerning any specific situation. If you do not have an attorney, may we suggest that you contact your local bar association's referral service. The topics covered through TBALink LawBytes will provide basic information and should make it easier for someone with a problem to decide whether they need professional help from a lawyer or if another agency could provide them with assistance.
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