How an attorney helps
What having a lawyer on your side changes.
- Explains Tennessee custody, support, and property rules before you agree to anything.
- Builds a parenting plan centered on your children's stability.
- Finds and values every marital asset, including crypto and business interests.
- Represents you in mediation and in court, and seeks emergency protection when it's needed.
- Updates your will, beneficiaries, and guardianship choices so your plan matches your family after a divorce, marriage, or new child.
What we handle
The issues that come up most in these matters.
- Tennessee custody factors (T.C.A. § 36-6-106) and parenting plans
- Child support guidelines and alimony types (T.C.A. § 36-5-121)
- Multi-state jurisdiction issues under the UCCJEA and UIFSA
- Domestic violence protections and emergency orders
- Finding and dividing cryptocurrency and digital assets in divorce
- Wills, trusts, and guardianship nominations for minor children
- Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
In Middle Tennessee
How these matters play out in local courts.
Parents with minor children must generally complete a parenting education class and attempt mediation before a contested Tennessee divorce goes to trial.
Common questions
General information, not legal advice for your situation.
- How long does a Tennessee divorce take?
- There is a 60-day waiting period without children and 90 days with children. Uncontested divorces can finish shortly after; contested ones take longer.
- Can crypto be hidden in a divorce?
- It is harder than people think. Exchange records, tax filings, and on-chain analysis often reveal it.
Meet Madison
A solo practice: the lawyer you meet is the lawyer on your case.
Discuss your Family & Estate Planning matter.
A free, confidential consultation. No obligation, and no pressure to hire us.