Guardian ad litem & dependency and neglect
A Guardian ad Litem is a court appointed attorney who is tasked with representing to the court what is in the child’s best interest. When the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) gets involved with your family, you need an experienced attorney who will fight for you and your child. I represent both children and parents in Juvenile Court cases where DCS is involved. I care about children and parents and fiercely advocate to keep families strong.
Establishing Paternity
If you are the father of a child in Tennessee and are not married to the child’s mother, you are not able to exercise any parenting time unless the mother allows you to see the child. The process to establish yourself as the father and receive your parenting time can be daunting, but I can walk you through the process and get you the time you deserve with your child.
Termination & Adoption
Adding a new member to your family can be a stressful and confusing process. Whether an agreed upon or contested adoption, I am here to help you through this highly emotional time. I am well-versed in Tennessee adoption laws and will ensure the complex process is handled correctly and efficiently for your family, which will allow you to focus on the joy of adding a new member.
child custody
Co-parenting with an ex presents a specific set of challenges that can create stress and turmoil for the family. Just as every family is unique, every parenting plan should be tailored to the specific needs of the family. The process of getting there can be messy and emotionally taxing. Developing a custody solution comes with stress and anxiety. Together we will develop a parenting plan that encourages a stable and loving environment, meets the needs of your family, and alleviates your anxiety.
Uncontested Divorce
Divorce is never an easy decision in a relationship, but it doesn’t need to be a drawn-out process. I work with couples to amicably dissolve a marriage in a concise and efficient manner. If you and your spouse are ready to move forward and take the steps needed to finalize your divorce, I am here to help you navigate the legal process. I offer flat fee rates for uncontested, no fault divorces and will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Wills & Estate Planning
Planning for the inevitable is never an easy task. By preparing your estate to be distributed in the way you intend you will have peace of mind knowing your affairs are in order. I offer a streamlined process to create an estate plan that can include wills, trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney to meet your individual needs.