Clarksville Divorce Lawyer
Divorce changes your life forever. Cunningham, Mitchell & Rocconi represents divorce clients in Clarksville and throughout Tennessee. Our skilled Clarksville divorce lawyers have many years of experience and understand the difficulty of divorce. We provide all types of divorce legal services for:
- Contested divorce
- Uncontested divorce
- Collaborative divorce
- Child custody/support
- Visitation/modifications
- Alimony/spousal support
Divorcing in Tennessee—the process
Tennessee divorce law requires a 6-month residency to file for divorce. In Clarksville you may file a no fault or fault divorce. A no fault divorce requires:
- Existence of irreconcilable differences
- Spouses living separately for two years
However, to avoid trial, the spouses must reach an agreement about:
- Child custody
- Child support
- Property/debt division
In a Clarksville, TN fault divorce, the grounds may include:
- Adultery
- Desertion
- Cruel and inhumane treatment
If the divorcing couple has children each must:
- Complete a parenting class
- Go to mediation
- Submit a parenting plan
Divorce attorneys in Clarksville can help you in the following matters:
Property/debt division. Assets and debts acquired during a Clarksville, TN marriage are considered marital property and are divided between the spouses equitably. Spouses’ separate property is exempt from property division and includes:
- Premarital property
- Gifts
- Inheritances
Alimony. In Tennessee, alimony may be ordered for either party, and the court has wide discretion. Factors considered in alimony awards include:
- Earning capacity, needs, and financial resources of each spouse
- Duration of the marriage
- Physical/mental health of the spouses
- Responsibility of custodial parent to care for minor children
- Standard of living during the marriage
- Contributions to the marriage
Child custody. While the court may award sole custody to one spouse, if both parents agree, joint custody is often preferred. Determining factors in child custody include:
- Child’s relationship with parents
- Each parent’s ability to provide and care for the child
- Continuity in the child’s life relating to home, school, and community
- Mental and physical health of parents
- Parental history of abuse/neglect
- Parenting abilities of each parent
Child support. Clarksville, TN child support is a percentage of the non-custodial parent's income. Support generally extends to the child’s 18th birthday or high school graduation.
Divorce attorney in Clarksville
Contact Cunningham, Mitchell & Rocconi online today and schedule a consultation to discuss your divorce.