by Damon Wooten | Feb 23, 2026 | Construction Defects
Building or purchasing a home is one of the largest investments most people will ever make. Unfortunately, construction defects are far more common than many homeowners realize. These defects can result in serious structural issues, safety hazards, personal injury and...
by Damon Wooten | Dec 2, 2025 | Civil Law, Contracts
In today’s housing market, more unmarried couples are buying homes together than ever before. Rising home prices, changing social norms, and a desire to “test the waters” before marriage have led many couples in Tennessee to take this major financial step as partners...
by Damon Wooten | Jan 27, 2025 | Civil Law, Construction Defects, construction law, Contracts
Building a custom home in Tennessee is exciting, as it allows you to create a home that fits you, your family, and your lifestyle. However, building a custom home comes with unique legal considerations that aren’t always applicable when building a tract or spec home....
by Damon Wooten | Apr 25, 2024 | Divorce
Understanding the various types of alimony can be daunting when facing a divorce. At Ralls & Wooten, we aim to simplify this complex process and help ensure our clients are well informed and prepared for both receiving and paying alimony in Tennessee. This blog...
by Damon Wooten | Apr 1, 2024 | Child Custody
Managing child custody arrangements can be difficult, particularly when one parent needs to relocate to another city, county, or state. In Tennessee, the state’s parental relocation law has major implications for families going through this process. This law is...
by Damon Wooten | Feb 27, 2024 | child support
After a child’s parents separate or decide to divorce, a court can issue child custody and support orders that determine how much time the child will spend with each parent and how much support each parent is responsible for. Once a Tennessee family law judge...
by Damon Wooten | Jan 23, 2024 | Civil Law, Real Estate
When co-owners of property in Tennessee disagree about its management or disposition, a partition suit may be their best recourse. This legal process, though complex, is designed to ensure a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved. In this blog,...
by Damon Wooten | Dec 18, 2023 | DUI
The introduction of the Silas Gable Flatt Law in Tennessee marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat drunk driving. This law, which took effect in July 2023, addresses a crucial aspect of vehicular safety by holding individuals accountable for...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 28, 2023 | Civil Law
The lure of turning properties into short-term rentals in Tennessee has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by the promise of lucrative returns and the thriving tourism industry in the state. According to Knox News, Knoxville had 1,072 short-term rentals in...
by Damon Wooten | Nov 3, 2023 | Civil Law
When most people think of civil law cases, the key figures they picture are lawyers, judges, plaintiffs, and defendants. But in many cases, other key figures play a crucial role in their outcomes—engineers. Engineers often serve as expert witnesses in civil law cases,...
