Family Law in Knoxville, Tennessee
Our Knoxville family law attorneys provide each client with personalized attention and take the time to understand the unique set of circumstances affecting both family and personal issues. Our case preparation is sensitive to the particular family dynamics of each client. We help our clients find long-lasting solutions to their legal problems. Our legal team always represents the best interests of our clients, as well as those of their children.
In nearly every aspect of family law, we find that cooperative settlements provide the longest lasting and fairest agreements between parties. However, we will help our clients pursue litigation and court orders when necessary. Our attorneys are prepared to fight for what you are entitled to in any circumstance, including:
- Divorce
- Family Law Mediation
- Child Support
- Visitation and Parenting Plans
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Orders of Protection
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Child Custody
- Rehabilitative Alimony
- Alimony in Futuro
- Transitional Alimony
- Alimony in Solido
- Property and Asset Division
- Debt Division
- Post Decree Modifications
- Paternity
- Legal Separation
- Grandparent Visitation
- High Net-Worth Divorce
- Agreed Divorce
Divorce
Whether you have reached the point in life where divorce is inevitable, or you simply want to explore your options, our compassionate divorce and family law attorneys can assist you.
Divorce is challenging to all involved parties, and the stress can easily overshadow the importance of protecting your legal rights. In Tennessee, divorce requires proving grounds for dissolving the marriage, unless the parties are able to agree on all issues and enter a divorce based on irreconcilable differences. In an agreed divorce, the parties must meet specific obligations, including a meeting of the minds regarding child custody (or parenting time), child support and the division of property.
To assist you with your divorce, our family law team can work on your behalf to prove your grounds and negotiate a settlement with your spouse’s legal representative. Our attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and supporting you as you work through this trying time in your life.
Contact us today to schedule a divorce consultation with one of our Tennessee divorce lawyers.
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Family Law Mediation
Family law mediation provides families with a highly desirable alternative to bitter legal battles. Mediation is appropriate for a variety of family law situations, including separation, child custody and support, alimony, and the division of property.
In particular, many clients prefer divorce mediation over litigating, for the potential cost savings it offers.
Financially, family law mediation helps the parties avoid the legal fees that may accompany an extended court proceeding. However, the more important benefit of mediation may be the emotional and psychological factors. When both parties and their representatives have the opportunity to negotiate their own settlement with a neutral third party, closure and peace of mind come more easily.
Call our office today to learn more about how the family law mediation process can help you.
Child Support
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Grandparent Visitation
Child custody battles affect every member of the family, including the child’s grandparents. Unfortunately, grandparents rarely have a say in custody proceedings.
A family law attorney can help you legally protect and preserve your grandparental visitation rights in some situations. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a Knoxville child custody lawyer.
Domestic Violence Defense
In Tennessee, a domestic violence conviction represents a serious threat to your future. And, because domestic and intimate partner abuse is a pervasive problem across the U.S., you may feel persecuted well before you have your day in court.
Mounting an effective defense against domestic or family violence charges requires a careful approach that considers the emotions of everyone involved. Trusting your attorney to handle your case is the most effective way to protect your legal rights.
A Tennessee domestic violence defense lawyer will help you fight domestic violence charges and protect your future. Call (865) 737-2784 today!
Our Family Law FAQ
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What can you expect during mediation?
In most cases, the mediation session will be held at the mediator’s office. Your attorney should be present to advise you of your legal rights and to advise you of the consequences, pros, and cons of any proposed settlement agreement. The mediator may choose to place you and your spouse in the same room or separate rooms. In cases where emotions are out of control, the mediator will likely place you and your attorney in a separate room and go between the two rooms as he or she helps you discuss potential settlement terms with your spouse. Regardless of whether you are in the same room with your spouse or in separate rooms, you and/or your attorney will have the opportunity to make statements to the mediator and discuss any issues or problems that you feel must be addressed in order for the mediation to be successful.
If the negotiations produce a resolution, your attorney or your spouse’s attorney will draft all of the necessary documents detailing the terms of your settlement. These documents must be reviewed and approved by both parties before they are filed with the court. If the court adopts the agreement, the settlement will become enforceable as the final order of the court.
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How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?
It is impossible to say exactly how much your divorce mediation will cost, as each mediator sets his or her own fees and sets how those fees are to be paid. In most cases, mediators will ask that each spouse pay one-half of their fee. The parties can agree to a different arrangement, such as 60-40 or one spouse pays the entire fee. If the parties cannot agree on how to pay the fee, either spouse can petition the court requesting an order forcing the other spouse to pay the mediator’s fee or a portion of it.
Some mediators require the parties to pay the entire estimated fee before sessions or other services begin. If the mediation does not take as many hours as the mediator estimated, a refund will be issued at the end of the service. If more hours are required, the mediator will inform the parties how he or she expects the fees to be paid. Typically, mediators charge fees based on an hourly rate (i.e. $250-300 per hour or more depending on the mediator’s experience, education, skill, and reputation).
Although an exact price cannot be specified, it is important to note that mediation can be a great alternative to litigation in a divorce case and it can save you a significant amount of money.
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What happens during a mediation session?Mediation is a common type of alternative dispute resolution used by the Tennessee family courts to assist parties in resolving their differences without the necessity of a lengthy, costly, and frustrating trial. The mediation process is governed by Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31. Because mediation can produce a legally enforceable agreement, it is in your best interest to retain an experienced Knoxville mediation attorney to represent you during the mediation process.