Articles
Plain-language answers to the questions clients bring toLaw Offices of Michael Franklin Braun — written to be useful on their own, whether or not you ever pick up the phone. Each article connects to the practice area it supports.
Forcing the Sale of Co-Owned Property in TN, GA & Alabama
A co-owner can ask a court to force a sale. How partition works in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama — and the buyout rights that usually end it first.
Quiet Title Actions: Clearing a Cloud in TN, GA & Alabama
A cloud on your title stalls a sale or refinance. How quiet title actions clear the record in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama — and what to expect.
My Tenant Won't Leave: Evictions in TN, GA & Alabama
A tenant who won't leave in Tennessee, Georgia, or Alabama: why self-help is unlawful, the notice each state requires, and how long the court track takes.
Conservatorship and Benefits in Tennessee: SSI and TennCare
A conservatorship does not protect or endanger your child's SSI or TennCare — it answers a different question. What actually affects benefits in Tennessee.
Alternatives to Conservatorship in Tennessee: A Parent's Guide
Many disabled adults in Tennessee never need a conservatorship. What other states call guardianship alternatives — POA, surrogate, payee, SDM — explained.
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does My Child Need?
An IEP changes how your child is taught; a 504 plan usually changes how they access class. Which one fits — and what to do if the school offers a 504.
Conservatorship vs. Guardianship in Tennessee
In Tennessee, conservatorship is for adults and guardianship is for minors — the reverse of most national guides. Here's the plain-language translation.
Autistic Child Turning 18 in Tennessee: A Decision Checklist
When your autistic child turns 18 in Tennessee, your legal authority ends. A step-by-step checklist: conservatorship, alternatives, the IEP, SSI, and TennCare.
These articles are general information, not legal advice, and reading them doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.