- Divorce
- Child SupportTypically, one of the most stressful and heart-wrenching consequences of the divorce process is deciding child custody. In Tennessee, the law states that the courts must consider the "best interest of the children" involved. Tennessee also looks at such factors as grandparents' and caregivers' rights when making child custody decisions. The court will consider several factors to help them determine which parent is best able to provide for the children. Once the court orders a custody arrangement, it can be difficult to change. Circumstances must change substantially to justify the court revisiting the original order. When you retain Candice K. Mendez, you can rest assured that any child support determination made by the court will be fair and equitable and in the best interest of the child.
- Child Custody and VisitationTypically, one of the most stressful and heart-wrenching consequences of the divorce process is deciding child custody. In Tennessee, the law states that the courts must consider the "best interest of the children" involved. Tennessee also looks at such factors as grandparents' and caregivers' rights when making child custody decisions.
- Adoption
- Criminal DefenseIn the United States, our legal system is separated into two parts: the civil law and the criminal law. Different courts oversee these two areas of the law.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsThe State of Tennessee, like most other states classifies crimes in one of two categories: misdemeanors or felonies. No matter which type of crime that you are charged with - the state must prove that an arrested person committed an unlawful act with some sort of criminal intent.
- Assault
- MurderIn a criminal case, you are asking - through the state's attorney - for the court to put someone in jail or otherwise place a restriction on their freedoms as the result of a crime. Harassment, assault, murder, theft, etc. are all examples of crimes that go through the criminal justice system.
- Workers CompensationIf you or a loved one as been hurt due to no fault of your own, you may be entitled to collect several types of damages. Under Tennessee law, you may be eligible for current and future medical expenses as well as any loss of current or future earnings. Not to mention any actual damage amounts for the value or repair of any personal property damaged. Candice K. Mendez will be able to guide you through the pain and suffering of an accident to help you recover what you are owed. Whether you've been injured in an automobile accident, suffered an on the job injury that's governed by Tennessee Workers Compensation or suffered the tragic loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another - Call Candice today and set up an initial consultation.
- Personal Injury
- Bankruptcy