Experienced Counsel for the Legal Aspects of Divorce
Divorce and Family Law Representation in East Tennessee
Going through a divorce is a major transition that can affect many areas of your life. While divorce can and has been a positive experience for many people who have gone through it, some divorces can be difficult from an emotional and a legal standpoint. Disagreements regarding the division of property, child custody and co-parenting rights, and spousal support or alimony can be difficult to manage without the guidance of an experienced divorce lawyer.
At the law firm of Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, we work hard to make the divorce process as efficient and effective as possible, while protecting your rights and best interests throughout the case. The ability to present your case in mediation or inside of a courtroom is incredibly important, especially in cases where decisions about child custody and co-parenting schedules need to be made.
Divorce Mediation in Tennessee
In Tennessee, it is mandatory for parties in a divorce to try to settle any disagreements through mediation prior to going to trial. Mediation has many advantages to the trial process. Mediation is usually cheaper and quicker and it is typically easier for both parties to abide by an agreement that they created.
The Court does not know about you and your family's situation. In court, a judge will make decisions that have the potential to affect the rest of your life. In mediation, you can make sure those decisions are made with everyone's best interests at heart. Attorney Patrick Looper is a former rule 31 mediator in Tennessee and knows how to present a case in mediation. He may help you avoid a lengthy and bitter trial and resolve your divorce in an easier fashion.
Uncontested Divorce
When both parties agree about the details of their divorce and want to resolve it in a quick, simple and inexpensive manner, they may file for a divorce based upon irreconcilable differences. Even when there are no disagreements between parties in a divorce, it is still wise to hire an attorney to make sure that forms and procedures are handled property to avoid future problems.
It is popular for couples who want to divorce to purchase forms from the internet and file the divorce themselves. While these forms often are described as cheap and hassle-free, there is no bigger hassle than realizing months or years later that your divorce was completed incorrectly and that you still have legal issues to resolve that will continue to affect your life.
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation about your divorce, whether you want to resolve it in mediation or at trial, or if it is an uncontested divorce. We accept Visa and MasterCard and can be reached by telephone at 865-522-3616.
