When a Complaint for Divorce or other Petition is filed with a court, the defendant must be served. This means giving the other party official notice of the case, which is done by "serving" the defendant with the papers that have been filed with the court. You may serve [...]

This could potentially make your case more complicated. Be sure to check with a local family law attorney to see what needs to be done and if you can file in Tennessee. If Tennessee does not have jurisdiction over some portion of your case, you may simply be wasting [...]

You may file in the count where the defendant resides (if he or she is a TN resident), the county where you and the defendant were residing when you separated or in the county you are currently residing in (if the defendant is not a TN resident).

Tennessee law requires that you live in this state for at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce. If you have recently moved to Tennessee and wish to file your divorce, contact our office today to discuss your options. Your length of residency may also affect which state [...]

Whether you're drafting a Marital Dissolution Agreement, Agreed Order or Agreed Parenting Plan, specificity can be your friend. Although you and your ex may currently be getting along, and you believe that it is sufficient to agree to "alternate holidays with the children" or to "split retirement accounts", there [...]

If you have never worked with an attorney before, choosing one can be an intimidating process. First and foremost, family law cases are deeply personal, and you need to work with an attorney that you like and trust. Also, look for an attorney who is experienced in handling your [...]