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When you are facing a divorce or other family law situation such as child custody, having experienced and knowledgeable counsel can make a major difference for you and your family. At Menefee & Brown, P.C., our lawyers in Knoxville, TN have more than 30 years of combined experience and will use their insights to guide you through the legal process. Our divorce lawyers will take the necessary time to listen to you to gain an understanding of specific needs, help you formulate your goals, and work with you to achieve them.
Our family law attorney in Knoxville TN have been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as a member of the “10 Best Law Firm” list. We are proud to also be recognized by The National Advocates for our commitment to providing superior legal services. Our clients know they are working with divorce lawyers in Knoxville, who are actively advocating for them and treating them with respect.
Divorce is an extremely complex and multifaceted process. The emotional issues that come into play in many divorces can make it even more difficult. However, make no mistake—the outcome of your divorce proceedings can have a lasting impact on your financial and professional life.
Trying to make these decisions alone while under the emotional strain of divorce invites mistakes and errors of judgment. During this difficult time, having an experienced Knoxville divorce lawyer at your side can substantially decrease the pressure.
Yes, it is worth getting a divorce lawyer for certain circumstances dealing with family issues. We recommend that you should hire an attorney if:
IIn Tennessee, a no-fault divorce means that you are not attributing the
end of your marriage to your spouse’s conduct.
There are no allegations of any wrongdoing in a no-fault divorce.
The grounds for a no-fault divorce are as follows:
By filing on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, you are declaring that you and your spouse can no longer get along and there’s no hope for reconciliation.
Filing on the grounds of separation has two stipulations: you and your spouse must have lived apart for at least two years and not cohabitated during that time.
A fault divorce means that are you attributing the end of your marriage to your spouse’s behavior. Some of the grounds for a fault divorce in Tennessee are:
The Tennessee family law code covers additional grounds for a fault divorce – so it’s important to speak with a divorce attorney in Knoxville, TN that can help you understand all of your options.
Divorces can vary in complexity depending upon the unique situation of the involved parties.
Marriages of shorter duration may be simpler to dissolve due to the limited amount of marital property usually involved. However, as marriages increase in length, divorces often increase in complexity.
Over a longer period, the property of the parties becomes more thickly entwined.
The presence of minor children may also raise child custody and support issues. The parties must ultimately resolve all of these issues, whether by agreement or through litigation.
A number of methods for resolving the issues that arise in a divorce exist,
and no one method is appropriate in every TN case.
Generally, it is desirable to resolve as many issues as possible outside of court, through negotiation, mediation, or other forms of dispute resolution.
This allows the spouses more flexibility and control over the resolution and can decrease the time and expense required to complete a divorce.
Unfortunately, this type of resolution may not be feasible in some contentious divorces.
Our lawyers understand the pitfalls of contentious divorces. We know that in order to negotiate effectively for our clients in TN, we must always be ready and willing to litigate if necessary.
We strive to achieve that balance between aggressiveness and sensitivity that can often make the difference in difficult divorce cases.
In Tennessee, the court can order alimony payments under Code Section 36-5-121 according to the "nature of the case and the circumstances of the parties."
The court can order a specific amount to be paid in monthly, semimonthly, or weekly installments. The court can also order various kinds of temporary support, to be paid either in a lump sum or in installments.
Traditional alimony ends upon the death or remarriage of the recipient.
We strongly advise you seek the counsel of an experienced Knoxville divorce lawyer regarding your financial obligations both during divorce proceedings and after the finalization of your divorce.
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Our lawyers have more than 30 years of combined experienced in the legal field and can help you and your family with seasoned legal counsel.
We have been recognized for the high level of representation we offer. Recently we were recognized by the American Institute of Family Law.
Our Knoxville Family Law attorneys will meet you where you are and take the time to listen to your story to gain a better understanding of your specific needs and expectations.
