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Lawline Online

Lawline Online: Free Service of the Knoxville Bar Association

Each year, statistics have shown a steady increase in the number of clients whose legal needs were not being met through the traditional methods of providing legal services. Obstacles exist in the availability and the affordability of quality legal services for low and moderate income persons. The Knoxville Bar Association developed LAWLINE ONLINE to assist clients in determining in they have a legal matter or if another entity would be better suited to offer assistance. With the help of the local courts, governmental and community service organizations and more than thirty-five members of the Knoxville Bar Association, LAWLINE ONLINE became a reality in June, 1999.

By selecting on the topics below, you will find a series of  messages which aid in understanding common legal problems, recognizing potential legal problems and understanding how the justice system works.  Information on where to go if further help will be needed is also provided.  The messages are written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner using everyday language.  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.



Attorney/Legal Services
     How do I find a lawyer? 
     Do I qualify for a free attorney? 
     Legal Aid
     What if I am unhappy with my attorney?
     Changing Lawyers
     Legal fees/How do lawyers charge?

Automobiles & Traffic
     Must I take a chemical test when stopped by drunken driving? 
     Should I fight a traffic ticket?

Bankruptcy
     Can bankruptcy help me?

Business Information
     Forms of business enterprises
     How do I form a corporation?
     What is a patent, trademark and copyright? 

Consumer Information
     Applying for credit or loans
     Consumer Rights
     The Bill Consolidation Loan
     Wage garnishment
     Collection Agencies
     Are you a victim of mail fraud? 
     Illegal sales gimmicks
     Lemon Law
     Telemarketing scams
     Three day "Cooling off period" in consumer transactions

Criminal Law
     Rights of juveniles
     What to do if arrested
     Bail
     State payments to victims of violent crimes
     When may police legally enter your home?
     Pubic defenders - who has a right to them? 

Employment 
     Employment discrimination
     Health care rights during and after employment
     What if I am injured at work? 
     Unemployment compensation

Family Law
     How can I obtain a divorce? 
     Legal separation-what happens?
     Do I have grounds for annulment of my marriage? 
     Child Custody
     Alimony & Child Support
     What if child support or alimony is not paid? 
     How will the property of my marriage be divided in a divorce?
     Who is responsible for the debt of husband/wife
     Child Visitation
     How do I enforce visitation rights?
     Child abuse
     Rights of battered women
     General information about adoptions
     Your name: Keeping it or changing it 
     Paternity and Legitimation 

General Procedures 
     Small claims procedures
     What should I do if I am sued? 
     Restraining orders and injunctions
     What if I can not afford court costs? 
     Being a witness
     Jury service
     What is a deposition? 
     What is a subpoena? 
     What will happen if I am asked to be a witness? 

Home Ownership/Rental
     Protecting your home from creditors
     Rights and duties of tenants
     Rights and duties of landlord
     What is trespassing? 
     Noisy neighbors 
     Rights of tenants in public housing 

Immigration
     Immigration rules and regulations/ Immigracion

Malpractice
     Medical and legal malpractice

Mediation
     What is mediation?

Personal Injury
     What is personal injury?
     Statue of limitations
     Negligence
     Comparative negligence
     Products liability
     Workers' compensation
     Defense 

Public Benefits
     Your welfare rights
     Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
     Benefits available if you've had and accident
     Welfare for family with children
     Information about Medicaid/TennCare
     Food stamps

Wills & Estates
     Advance Directives
     Wills
     Probating and Administering Wills 
     What is a trust? 
     Gift and estate tax 
     Potential Pitfalls in using Generic Form Wills 


PLEASE NOTE:

Disclaimer: The information contained in these articles on various subject areas of law is to aid your general understanding of these issues only.  This information does not constitute legal advice and should not be depended upon for that purpose. 

The Courts, sometimes referred to in these articles, may change procedures, available services, hours of operation, availability of classes, etc., at any time.  Additionally, laws are constantly changing and may at any time render the information in these articles obsolete.  These materials, prepared by members of the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA), have been issued to inform and provide general information, not to advise. If you have a specific legal problem, you should not try to apply or interpret the law without the aid of an attorney who knows the facts because the facts may change the application of the law. If you have a legal problem or question, please consult an attorney. If you need a lawyer, please contact the KBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service.

Any publication, distribution, or other use of these materials without the express written consent of the KBA is prohibited.

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