Tipton County Family Lawyers

Divorce and Custody Lawsuits in Covington & West Tennessee: Contact (901) 295-0100

Family lawsuits can be complex to handle, especially when they might extend to multiple areas of the law. With over 40 years of combined experience, the team at Huffman Mason, PLLC can take on your family law case and provide the knowledgeable legal assistance you deserve, whether you are dealing with divorce, domestic assault, child custody, or child support claims.

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Is Tennessee a “No Fault” Divorce State?

Tennessee law recognizes "no fault" divorce, which means you can file for divorce after a 2-year separation if no minor children are involved. Irreconcilable differences are enough grounds to file for divorce in Tennessee. To prepare for a claim, contact an experienced divorce attorney to take a look at the state divorce forms with you.

What is Domestic Assault?

Domestic violence is a category of assault committed against someone who is a:

Current or former spouse
Cohabitant
Dating or sexual partner
Blood or adoptive relative
Current or former relative by marriage
Adult or minor child of any of the above individuals

What are Orders of Protection?

You may obtain a protective order that will limit the alleged abuser’s ability to see you. While protection orders in Tennessee are generally only valid for 1 year, if a protection order has been granted and you file for divorce, the order remains in effect until the divorce is finalized.

How is Child Custody Determined?

State child custody laws allow for joint custody and grandparents' visitation rights, while also considering the child's own wishes during custody decisions. Tennessee courts consider the following factors for custody decisions:

The child's wishes/preferences provided that they are mature enough to make such claims
The child's stability in their current home, school, and community, and whether a change will disrupt that stability
The parents' capability to provide for the child's needs (education, religious training, food, shelter, health care)
Any history of domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, or substance abuse

What are Child Support Guidelines in Tennessee?

Child support rules in Tennessee dictate how/when the "Alternate Residential Parent" (ARP) sends money to the "Primary Residential Parent" (PRP) to cover expenses for the child's needs. The basic expenses the judge might order payment for are:

food,
clothing,
housing,
transportation,
and health insurance.

Contact Huffman Mason, PLLC at (901) 295-0100 or by submitting an online form here.

Call Our Family Law Attorneys for Representation in Tipton County

If you seek to bring forward a case involving family matters, finding an experienced attorney to represent you will be in your – and your child’s – best interests. Our attorneys will fight seriously and aggressively for your case, and you can trust that we will provide dynamic representation in and out of court.

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