Do you always know… when you need a lawyer?

You need a lawyer when…

1. …you are hurting over a failing marriage and feeling that the dissolution of the relationship is imminent.
         Divorce and separation, Post-divorce enforcement of Court orders, QDRO's
   
   
2. …you have lost a family member and you need to resolve the financial matters of distributing their assets.
         Probating an estate - Contesting a Will
   
   
3. …you are considering expanding your family relationships through adoption or surrogacy.
         Adoption and Surrogacy
   
   
4. …you have a child out-of-wedlock that needs the security of having both parents in her life.
         Paternity, Child support, and Visitation
   
   
5. …you fear for the safety of a child from the neglect or abuse of his parent of caretaker and you want to provide a safe home either temporarily or permanently. 
         Dependent and Neglect petitions
   
   
6. …you are planning a marriage partnership and you want to set forth the future handling of your present assets.
         Pre-nuptial and Pre-marriage planning
   
   
7. …you or someone in your family would like to change their name.
         Name Changes
   
   
8. …you are ready to plan for the disbursement of your assets and the care of your children in the event of your death.
         Testamentary planning, Trusts, Wills, and Guardianship
   
   
9. …you have a family member who can no longer handle their personal affairs.
         Conservatorship, Powers of attorney, and Living wills
   
   
10. …you are involved in domestic altercations and violent acts are committed or threatened.
            Criminal arrests for acts of domestic violence and Order of protection
    
    
11. …you are desiring to make modifications in current arrangements of child visitation or support.
            Child custody modification and Parenting plans
    
    
12. …you are needing to enforce prior orders of the Court for child support and alimony.
            Post-Divorce enforcement of orders, Modifications, and Parental relocation / Post-divorce appeals
    

When you need a lawyer…

...you need to know with confidence that professional legal services can be rendered with your interests in mind.

What you are looking for…

Trust - Your attorney will be responsible for handling delicate family and personal matters that are sensitive and confidential to you. You need to feel that you have a level of trust that you would have with any person in such a close relationship with your life.

Confidence - Your attorney will need to guide you through the legal system which is complex and insensitive to your personal needs. You need to feel confident that your attorney has knowledge of the law and the system that will keep you on a solid path.

Communication - Your attorney will need to keep you informed of the process. Without knowledge of the law or the system, you will be overwhelmed with the maze of procedures necessary to bring a matter to conclusion. You need to feel that your attorney is able and willing to communicate this process to you.

Your attorney needs to have the willingness to resolve what can be resolved without getting involved in a complicated and costly court hearing and…

Your attorney needs to have the willingness to prepare to take your matter to court prepared if it is required.

When faced with any conflict you should always consider mediation vs. litigation. Experienced attorneys can often protect your interests and yet reach a resolution without the expensive Court process. ALWAYS ask if mediation is an option.

Skilled Family Law Attorneys Ready To Serve You

At LawCare , we are committed to helping families in Tennessee communities such as Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin deal with complex family law matters. Our firm can be reached by phone at (615) 661-0122, by e-mail, or by filling out our in-take form.