Passionate Brentwood Divorce Attorney Aggressively Defends Your Rights and Property

A divorce is one of the most difficult life events a person can experience. The emotional turmoil and devastation are only exaggerated when the divorce is high-conflict. Even when you have made the decision to end your marriage, there is a deep feeling of loss. Tiffany Johns, of Middle Tennessee Family Law, is an experienced Brentwood divorce attorney. She is a compassionate advocate who brings a practical approach to divorce, helping clients resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. The process for divorce in Tennessee can be complex and involves strict compliance with local court rules and state laws. Middle Tennessee Family Law’s experienced Brentwood divorce attorney will guide you through each step in the divorce process and aggressively represents you in court to ensure you get what you need to move forward in a positive way after divorce.

How Do I Begin the Divorce Process?

In Tennessee, there are requirements that you and your spouse must meet before a divorce can be granted. These include:

• Either you or your spouse must have lived in Tennessee for at least six months before filing.

• Your divorce petition and initial paperwork must be filed in the county where you live.

• You must properly serve the other party with the petition.

It is always best to discuss your case first with an experienced Brentwood divorce attorney before you file. There is a specific legal process you must follow with the initial filing and serving. Improper completion or service of your paperwork can greatly impact your case.

How Long Does the Process Take?

If you do not have minor children, you can be granted a divorce after sixty days if your case is uncontested. Uncontested means you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse agree on how to divide your assets and debts. This is a fast and efficient way to obtain a divorce if there is little disagreement. You simply sign a Marital Dissolution Agreement written by your Brentwood divorce attorney that outlines how you and your spouse have decided to separate your property and if support is to be paid. This serves as a guideline on how this division is to be followed and can be used for financial institutions to properly transfer and divide assets.

If you have children with your spouse, you must wait at least ninety days before your divorce is granted. This “cooling off” period is required to ensure that you do not change your mind prior to your divorce becoming complete. You and your spouse will each sign a Marital Dissolution Agreement and discuss the details of your Permanent Parenting Plan that dictates child support, custody, and visitation. Official parenting plans follow rigid guidelines and must be strictly followed. Before signing, each of your attorneys will thoroughly review it and discuss the long-term consequences of certain terms contained within the agreements.

If you and your spouse do not agree on one or more aspects of your divorce, then you must file for a contested divorce. This entails each side arguing their case in front of a judge. The judge then decides child custody, visitation, support as well as the division of assets and debts. Contested cases can vary in length significantly and can be much more costly than an uncontested cases. They also require hiring a Brentwood divorce attorney who isn’t afraid to fight for your rights. Tiffany Johns provides aggressive representation to family law clients across Brentwood. She uses forward legal strategies to ensure her clients get what they are entitled to during a contested divorce.

Contact an Experienced Brentwood Divorce Attorney and Begin a New Chapter in Your Life.

Tiffany Jones at Middle Tennessee Family Law is a Brentwood divorce attorney who is ready to assist you with your dissolution of marriage. She guides you and your family to find mutually beneficial solutions for all involved. Evening and weekend appointments are offered for your convenience. Contact Middle Tennessee Family Law today for a free initial consultation.