Divorce Lawyer
When you need a divorce lawyer, call Wilson Law Associates.
Facing a divorce can be one of the most difficult and emotional experiences in life. Our goal is to guide you through this process with understanding, clarity, and steady support. We are here to help you navigate every aspect of your case, including mediation, division of marital assets, child custody and support, alimony, and other related matters.
If you are considering filing for divorce in Tennessee, there are certain residency requirements to keep in mind. Generally, one of the parties must be a resident of the state. If the grounds for divorce occurred outside of Tennessee, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months prior to filing. For military personnel, a minimum of one year of residency is required.
Divorce filings are typically made in Chancery Court, and determining the proper county and timing can feel overwhelming. We help ensure everything is filed correctly—whether in the county where you and your spouse lived at separation, where your spouse currently resides, or where you reside—so you can focus on what matters most.
For those who are not ready to pursue a divorce, legal separation may be an option. The grounds are the same as for divorce, and the court can still address important issues such as child custody, visitation, support, and property division. Over time, if circumstances change, a legal separation can be converted into an absolute divorce.
Throughout this process, we are committed to protecting your interests while treating your situation with the care, respect, and attention it deserves.
Legal Grounds for Divorce
- Irreconcilable differences
- Bigamy
- Adultery
- Impotence
- Willful desertion for one entire year
- Attempting to take the life of the other spouse
- Habitual drunkenness or drug abuse after the marriage
- Cruel or inhuman treatment that makes cohabitation dangerous
- Conviction of an infamous crime, or sentenced to prison for a felony
- Abandonment and refusal to provide for your spouse
- A two-year period of separation, without cohabitation, if there are no minor children involved
- Indignities that render the spouse’s position intolerable, and force the spouse to leave the marriage
- The wife was pregnant at the time of the marriage, by another person, without the knowledge of the husband
- One spouse refuses to move to this state, and is willfully absent from the spouse residing in Tennessee for two years
We understand this is a stressful time for everyone involved and will handle a divorce with the skill and the sensitivity
you need regarding marital and family matters. Call Wilson Law Associates when you need a divorce lawyerr.
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