October 26

Basics on How a Contested Family Law Case is Tried in Tennessee

With all of the court drama on TV, including Judge Judy and our own Judge Joe Brown, you might be wondering what to expect if you are not able to work out a settlement in your divorce case. To begin with, the trial will be before the Judge, not a jury. The general practice is.

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October 16

Family Law- Temporary Support in Divorce Proceedings

In Shelby County, Tennessee, after a divorce Complaint is filed, a party may seek temporary child support or alimony to be paid until the case is concluded and a Final Decree of Divorce is entered. If there are children, then a parent can move for temporary child support and the Judge will refer the matter.

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September 22

Best Interest of Child in Child Custody Decisions

When the mother and father are divorcing, or if they were never married, and a custody decision is sought in the courts, under Tennessee Code Annotated 36-6-106(a), the courts will apply a best interest of the child analysis in order to determine which parent should have primary custody or if the parents should have joint.

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January 29

What is the Legal Process for an Uncontested Divorce in Tennessee?

So, you and your spouse have decided to divorce. What are the legal steps needed? First, you will need to gather the information necessary for preparation of the official court documents. For the Complaint for Divorce, you will need the names and dates of birth of your children and the address where they have resided.

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