Best Divorce Lawyers
As your Divorce lawyer, we will consult with you concerning the law and your options when seeking a divorce.
Divorce can be one of the most painful experiences you will ever have to endure. Emotions often get in the way of clear decision-making, and the anxiety over the whole situation can sometimes be paralyzing. Be sure that you have a divorce attorney who will maintain an objective view without losing site of your best interests.
Equitable Distribution StateProperty division can be one of the most highly contested parts of a divorce proceeding. Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, which means irrespective of marital fault, all marital assets and debts are divided in a fair and equitable manner.
The first step in property division is determining what marital property is and what separate property is. In general, anything you owned prior to the wedding is separate property. Anything you bought after the date of the wedding is marital property. Only marital property and debts will be divided in the property division settlement. It is important that couples reach an agreement on property division. |
Divorce CourtDivorce can be a complex legal proceeding. There are many issues that need to be considered and steps taken to ensure that your rights are protected. We represent husbands and wives in a variety of divorce related issues, including:
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Tennessee LawTennessee requires that one of the parties has to live in the state for at least six months prior to filing. However, under certain circumstances such as abuse or other emergency issues, the law may allow you to file immediately. If your spouse lives in another state, it is more complicated; however, a good divorce attorney will help you through this process.
The No-Fault grounds for divorce in Tennessee are: *irreconcilable differences *maintaining separate residences, not cohabiting as a married couple, for at least two years (applicable only if the couple has no children). Joe Brandon, Jr. has handled highly contested, high-asset cases that require the assistance of valuation experts and other specialists. If your looking for the best divorce attorneys, contact our office today! 615.890.2399 |
Fault Grounds for DivorceSeveral fault grounds for divorce in Tennesse are:
There are other grounds for an "at fault" divorce. Please contact our office to discuss the greviance with which you would like answers to before filing. We will answer any questions you may have so we can consider all of your options as your best divorce lawyer. |