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Divorce Lawyers - Family Law Attorneys in Chattanooga, TN |
 From the physical and practical to the emotional and mental,
to the legal process, divorce involves
controversial and complex issues. Family
law attorney
Jim
Purple is here to help you through this trying time
of
the
divorce process, child custody
disputes and financial issues.
The marital relationship once bound together becomes separate and apart. Where do you
begin? Call today to speak too one of our
divorce lawyers in Chattanooga.
Purple Law Firm is a Chattanooga, TN,
general practice law firm.
Choosing the Right Divorce LawyerWith the stakes so high, how do you choose an attorney to represent you and protect your legal rights in a divorce? What should you consider when choosing a divorce lawyer.Cost Effective Alternatives in Tennessee DivorceA divorce trial could be very costly and emotionally
stressful. An
uncontested agreed or "no fault"
divorce is an alternative which ought to be
explored with your divorce attorney.
This helps you to end your marriage without an ugly
battle
Another alternative to lengthy litigation is divorce mediation, where you and your spouse work with a certified mediator to resolve the issues and reach agreement, then your divorce lawyer can incorporate the mediation agreement into the Final Decree of Divorce as a Marital Dissolution Agreement. Sometimes a less costly alternative to final divorce is a legal separation. In a legal separation the marital assets are not typically divided in a final form, so there is less risk of losing value in the marital home, or retirement account. It also is a simpler process which saves attorney fees, court costs, and/or mediation fees and does not end or dissolve the marital relationship. Ask a divorce attorney about legal separation. Should have a Divorce AttorneyWhen you are getting divorced, should you have an attorney? What if your spouse has an attorney to draft an “agreed” divorce? As with most legal issues, the answer to these questions is somewhat complicated and ought to be reviewed with a lawyer experienced in divorce and alimony issues.Featured Divorce Articles
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Our experienced Tennessee divorce attorneys will be there to guide you through the legal process of divorce and child custody disputes
No matter the circumstances, nor how long you
have been
married, the process of divorce is an emotionally charged, often
traumatic experience involving a multitude of complicated
legal issues. A divorce involving child custody disputes
is often even more of a difficult situation. That is why
you need an experienced family law attorney to represent
you and protect your
legal interests in
a
divorce. After the divorce if changes need to be made like
changing child custody our divorce
lawyers will be there for you to advise and help you with
modification. Chattanooga family law attorney Jim Purple has been practicing domestic relations (divorce / child custody) law for over 30 years. His experience and knowledge, along with his caring concern for people, makes him a leader among divorce attorneys lawyers. Ending your marriage can be quite frightening, and difficult to handle, get the legal help you need - Call or email today to schedule a consultation with divorce attorney Jim Purple - a seasoned lawyer. If you been served with a Complaint or Petition for Divorce, Retain a Seasoned Divorce Attorney - professional legal counsel by family law lawyers.While a family law attorney may not be able to heal the emotional wounds that comes with dissolving the bonds of matrimony, when you retain one of our divorce attorneys to represent you in a divorce, you place your legal burdens in our hands. If you live in Tennessee and need to file an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce, contact a lawyer in Chattanooga today - Purple Law Firm 30 years experience.The Process
and Impact of Divorce
Ultimately most every aspect of your life will be impacted
by divorce -after all you are dissolving and ending your
marital relationship in its entirety. You will want and need a lawyer at your side
that is experienced and caring. The
process of divorce and the time that it takes to
finalize divorce is variable depending upon the
individual circumstances of the marriage. In
Tennessee there is a mandatory waiting period for
divorce of 60 days without children and 90 days if
you have a minor child born of the marriage - not
applicable to step-children. If the divorce is
uncontested and both husband and wife have agreed to
a resolution of all issues then the divorce can be
final almost immediately after the waiting period.
But if there are any matters unresolved then the case
will proceed to a divorce trial of the issues that
remain unsettled between the parties. This may take
some time, and the trial is often preceded by written
discovery requests (interrogatories and production of
documents) and even a
deposition of husband and wife, and perhaps other
witnesses. If your divorce involves
child custody the legal issues may need to be addressed not only
in the divorce but also in subsequent court or mediation
proceedings to change or modify child custody or child
support.
Contact a family law attorney in Chattanooga today.Child Custody Disputes in DivorceYou have decided to end your marriage, but where will your children live?Divorce is a tragedy for not just you but for your child as well. Decisions abut the care and supervision of your child have to made such as when and where your child(ren) will spend their days and nights, Holidays, summer vacations, spring break. All of these child custody issues must be decided. If your divorce is uncontested or agreed you and the other parent make these decisions and then the lawyer prepares a Permanent Parenting Plan which specifies the custody issues for the children. If your divorce is contested child custody decisions may be made in mediation or by the Court. Contact a child custody divorce lawyer for a consultation. Child Support in Tennessee DivorceIn Tennessee child support is determined by the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines. Child support is calculated by using the income of both parents which is referred to as the income shares model of child support. The number of days that the child or children stay with each parent, work related daycare, and health insurance also factors in to the calculation of child support. Speak to a child support lawyer about the setting or modification of child support. Contact one of our Chattanooga attorneys for a consultation appointment today.Divorce and Alimony in Tennessee
There are several types of
alimony
- spousal support-
and the numerous
factors that a divorce court must weigh in order to
determine if alimony is appropriate and if so, the type
and amount to be awarded. Alimony is quite complicated,
and involves many factual based elements, so be sure to
consult with an experienced divorce lawyer to explore if alimony may be an issue in your case.
The Tennessee Supreme Court in a September 2011,
opinion has reinforced its position regarding the
award of alimony on a permanent basis, In essence the
preference is to award rehabilitative alimony,
but only when necessary in the discretion of the trial court. In
this
case the supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals
decision, holding that alimony in futuro was
not intended to make the post divorce lifestyles of the parties
exactly the same.
Learn More about Alimony
Marital Property Division in Tennessee DivorceWhen you are married the property you own becomes part of the marital estate. That does not necessarily mean that property will be split 50/50 when your marriage ends. However, all of your property and that of your spouse is placed in the bosom of the court for to be equitably divided. For more information on property division in divorce contact a divorce lawyer for legal advice and counsel. Retirement accounts are also typically divided in a divorce by means of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). The division of retirement accounts and QDROs are typically regulated by Federal ERISA guidelines. Speak to a divorce attorney about this issue. |
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