Family-law disputes can affect some of the most important parts of a person’s life, including marriage, finances, parenting responsibilities, and the support of children. Divorce, child custody, and child support matters can also involve Tennessee laws and court procedures that may be unfamiliar to people dealing with these issues for the first time.
Some relatively straightforward family-law matters may be handled without full legal representation, but an attorney can help explain the law, identify potential issues, prepare required documents, and advocate for a client when disagreements arise.
At Inman, Stadler & Hill, our attorneys bring decades of combined legal experience to family-law and other legal matters. We approach family-law cases with professionalism and compassion while helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions based on their individual circumstances.
Divorce Lawyers
Whether you are considering filing for divorce or your spouse has already started the process, speaking with a Tennessee divorce attorney can help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and available options.
Some agreed divorces may be relatively straightforward, while contested cases can involve disputes over property division, marital debt, alimony, parenting arrangements, child support, or other issues. An attorney can review the circumstances of the marriage, prepare or review legal documents, negotiate disputed issues, and represent a client in court when necessary.
At Inman, Stadler & Hill, we help clients evaluate both the legal and practical issues involved in divorce and develop an approach based on the facts and priorities of the individual case.
Child Custody Lawyers
When parents separate or divorce, decisions about parenting time and parental responsibilities can have lasting effects on both the children and their parents.
In Tennessee divorces involving minor children, a Permanent Parenting Plan generally establishes the residential parenting schedule and addresses important parental responsibilities and decision-making. When parents cannot agree, the court determines the arrangement based on the child’s best interests and the factors required by Tennessee law.
Our attorneys can help parents prepare and evaluate proposed parenting plans, address disagreements involving parenting time or decision-making, and present relevant evidence when a custody or parenting dispute must be decided by the court.
Child Support Lawyers
Child support is intended to help provide for the financial needs of children whose parents live apart. In Tennessee, support is generally calculated under the state’s Child Support Guidelines rather than simply according to what either parent considers fair.
Tennessee uses an Income Shares model that considers both parents’ adjusted gross incomes, along with other information required by the Child Support Guidelines and worksheet. Changes in income, parenting circumstances, or other relevant factors may also create questions about whether an existing order should be reviewed or modified.
Our attorneys can help clients understand how the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines apply, review financial information, seek establishment or modification of support when appropriate, and address enforcement issues involving unpaid child support.
Family Law Assistance
Divorce, child custody, and child support are only some of the family-law matters our attorneys handle. We also assist clients with issues involving:
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Spousal support payment orders
- Adoption assistance
- Emancipation of minors
- Paternity cases
- Parental rights
- Child visitation rights and modification
Family-law matters can involve detailed court procedures, financial information, legal documents, and difficult decisions. Our attorneys can review the circumstances of a case, explain the applicable Tennessee law, and assist with negotiations, court filings, or litigation when necessary.
East Tennessee Lawyers Helping All Tennesseans
Inman, Stadler & Hill is based in Knoxville and primarily practices in East Tennessee. Our firm has also handled matters involving clients from Bristol to Memphis and maintains professional relationships and referral resources throughout the state.
If you have questions about a Tennessee divorce, child custody matter, child support issue, or another family-law concern, contact us today for a consultation. We can review your circumstances, explain the legal issues involved, and discuss the options that may be available in your case.
