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By Rachel Moses, Legal Aid Society With the school year now underway, families across Middle Tennessee are getting familiar with new routines, new schools and new instructors. It’s not always an easy process. As the year progresses, some parents may realize that their children are struggling in school — be …

By Rae Anne Smith, Legal Aid Society As the number of older Americans hits record levels, financial exploitation of seniors is also sharply on the rise. It’s been estimated that as many as one in five Americans over age 65 have been victimized by financial fraud. According to a 2025 FTC report, total …

By Maria Brockmeyer, Legal Aid Society According to the IRS, approximately one-quarter of Americans wait until the last few weeks before the deadline to file their tax returns. If you’re among that group, this year’s deadline of April 15 might be coming up faster than you realize. With the passage of the One …

By DarKenya W. Waller, Legal Aid Society Seven. That’s the average number of attempts domestic violence victims make to leave their abusers before they succeed. It’s easy for those on the outside to say they’d never tolerate abuse from a partner, but in reality, most victims remain in violent situations …

By Savannah Quintero, Legal Aid Society It’s very likely that you know someone with a criminal charge on their record. One in three U.S. adults — around 77 million people — has a previous incarceration, conviction or arrest. While it’s easy to stereotype people who have interacted with the criminal …

By Marla Williams and Katie Ovalle, Legal Aid Society It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holiday season. Many of us find ourselves spending a little more on a gift than we planned to, or buying something special for a holiday meal, or maybe throwing in …

By DarKenya W. Waller, Legal Aid Society Domestic violence is a crisis that lurks in plain sight. Victims conceal the evidence of injuries, smile in photos with their abusers and present a public image completely at odds with the turmoil that exists behind closed doors. When that’s impossible, they call …

By Patricia Jones, Legal Aid Society Receiving a notice to appear in court can be a stressful experience for anyone, but even more so for those who aren’t fluent in English. Middle Tennessee’s exponential growth of the last decade has included an influx of non-English-speaking residents, but many courts outside …

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2024 – Legal Aid Society, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, today announced its annual Breakfast of Champions fundraising event, scheduled at City Winery in Nashville at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, with a 7:30 a.m. preshow. Breakfast of Champions is the official kickoff event for Legal …

By Mary Gillum, Legal Aid Society With the 2024 tax filing season now underway, Tennessee residents who don’t pay much attention to taxes throughout the year may soon find themselves cramming to catch up. If that describes you, here are a few essentials to get you started. When do I …