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Deciding to divorce is a serious life altering decision.
It is important that you become informed
to ensure that you are making the right decision.
Prior to deciding to divorce, it’s important to understand your rights, what you can expect going forward, and what you can do to make the divorce process as quick, cost effective and painless as possible. Divorce is difficult, but it does not have to be devasting. The Walls Law Firm is here to help you through this difficult time. You can learn what you need to know now to protect yourself, your finances, and your children by reading our FREE divorce guide entitled Divorce with Dignity and scheduling a Divorce Planning Session with our Memphis divorce attorney.
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By reading Divorce with Dignity, you will learn:
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12 important steps to take when contemplating divorce,
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How to determine whether or not you need a divorce lawyer,
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How to choose the right divorce lawyer for you,
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How to save on attorney fees and court costs,
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How child custody is determined in Tennessee,
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How child visitation is determined in Tennessee,
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How child support is determined in Tennessee,
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How alimony is determined in Tennessee,
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How property is divided in a Tennessee divorce,
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How to maintain control throughout the divorce process,
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How to reduce tension between you and your spouse,
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How to protect your finances throughout the divorce process, and
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How to protect your children throughout the divorce process.
The Four Core Areas of Divorce
Throughout the divorce process, you will have to make many decisions that may have an immense effect on you, your finances, and your children. There are four core areas that you will have to make decisions regarding. They are child custody and visitation, child support, the division of marital property, and spousal support. Click the links below to learn more about each of the core areas of a divorce.
Our Divorce Packages
Our Tennessee Divorce attorney offers three affordable flat fee divorce packages to cater to your unique needs: Do-It-Yourself Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, and Contested Divorce. We also offer flexible payment plans that fit almost any budget.
The Do-It-Yourself Divorce package is available to anyone in the state of Tennessee. The Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce packages are limited to people in Tennessee who would like there divorce processed in Shelby County. Click on a divorce package below to learn more about that particular Tennessee divorce package. To learn more about Tennessee divorce, check out our Tennessee Divorce FAQs below.
This Tennessee divorce package is for the person who is comfortable representing themselves and just need a little help getting started. When you purchase this Tennessee divorce package, here is what you get:
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We begin with a confidential Divorce Planning Session;
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We draft your divorce documents;
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We provide you a copy of your divorce documents in pdf format; and
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We advise you on how to proceed.
Starting at $250
Do-It-Yourself
Divorce
This Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee divorce package is for the person who has reached an agreement with their spouse regarding the terms of their divorce and would like to have a knowledgeable divorce attorney representing them throughout the divorce process. When you purchase this Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee divorce package, here is what you get:
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Everything included in the Do-It-Yourself Divorce
PLUS
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We file your paperwork;
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We schedule your final hearing;
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We represent you in court during your final hearing; and
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We provide you and your spouse copies of your divorce documents in pdf format.
Starting at $750
Uncontested
Divorce
This Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee divorce package is for the person who needs help negotiating the terms of their divorce and would like to have a knowledgeable divorce attorney on their side to ensure that their rights and best interests are being protected. When you purchase this Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee divorce package, here is what you get:
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Everything included in the Uncontested Divorce; PLUS
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Representation from a knowledgeable and experienced divorce attorney to assist you with negotiating the terms of your divorce.
Starting at $2400
Contested
Divorce
The Tennessee Divorce Process
Divorce Planning Session
Protect yourself, your children, and your finances by planning ahead.
When considering a divorce, it is important that you become informed about your legal rights and responsibilities so that you can plan properly for your divorce. We offer a low cost divore planning session to provide you with an indepth analysis of your situation, helpful legal information, and a divorce strategy tailored to your particular situation to save you time, money, and stress. The cost of our divorce planning session is $100. If you decide to retain us, your divorce planning session fee will be credited towards the overall cost of your legal services, making it free in effect. Our divorce planning sessions can be completed in our office, via phone, or via video conference. You may choose the method that is most convenient for you. You can expect your divorce planning session to last from 45 minutes to one hour.
We want the time you spend with us to be meaningful and valuable. That is why our attorney will email you a welcome packet when you schedule your divorce planning session that will inform you how to prepare for your divorce planning session. In addition it will contain a questionnaire that you will need to complete prior to your divorce planning session.
During your divorce planning session, our divorce attorney will:
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Review your questionnaire and other relevant documents to gain a thorough understanding of your particular situation;
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Talk with you to learn more about your situation, your concerns, and your goals;
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Share with you our thoughts regarding the strengths and weaknesses of your position;
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Provide you with information relating to alimony, spousal support, distribution of marital assets, distribution of marital debt, child custody, visitation, and child support;
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Collaborate with you to set realistic goals and develop a legal strategy tailored to your unique situation and goals;
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Provide you with an estimated cost of your divorce services; and
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Discuss your payment options.
In addition to providing you with legal information, another objective of our divorce consultation is to determine whether or not you and our firm are a good fit for each other. There are many reasons why we might decide not to represent you, but if we make such a decision, it should never be taken personally.
If we decide you are a good fit for us and you feel likewise, we will discuss your payment options, decide on a payment plan, and execute an Attorney-Client Agreement. If you would like to take advantage of one of our affordable payment plans, you will need to bring a government issued photo identification, your last two check stubs, a copy of your last bank statement, and a debit or credit card with you to your consultation. The payments for your attorney fees will be automatically drafted from the debit or credit card you provide in accordance with the payment plan you choose.
Please note that your divorce planning session is confidential and subject to the attorney-client privilege, even if you do not retain us.
Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which both of the parties have already reached an agreement regarding all issues, including, but not limited to, spousal support, alimony, child support, child visitation, child custody, parenting time, distribution of marital debts, and distribution of marital assets. The starting attorney fees for our uncontested divorce packages range from $599 to $899. When you purchase an uncontested divorce package, a Marital Dissolution Agreement, Agreed Permanent Parenting Plan (if you and your spouse have children together), and Final Decree of Divorce have to be signed by you and your spouse before your Complaint for Divorce will be filed with the court. Click the following link to learn more about uncontested divorce in Tennessee.
To get started, click here to schedule a divorce planning session with our Memphis divorce attorney.
Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is a divorce in which the parties have not reached an agreement regarding all issues regarding their divorce, including, but not limited to, spousal support, alimony, child support, child visitation, child custody, parenting time, distribution of marital debts, and distribution of marital assets. The starting attorney fees for our contested divorce packages range from $1299 to $1899. When you purchase one of our contested divorce packages, we will attempt to reach a fair and reasonable divorce settlment with your spouse prior to initiating divorce litigation. Click the following link to learn more about our Contested Divorce in Tennessee.
To get started, click here to schedule a divorce planning session with our Memphis divorce attorney.
Tennessee Divorce Process Flowchart
In Tennessee, you can obtain a divorce by agreement or a divorce trial. The simplest and often most cost efficient manner is by agreement. If you and your spouse have already reached an agreement regarding all the terms of your divorce, then your divorce is considered to be uncontested. If you and your spouse have not reached an agreement regarding all the terms of your divorce, then your divorce is contested. However, your divorce does not have to remain contested, even though it begins contested. When you purchase a contested divorce package, we will try to reach a fair and reasonable divorce settlement with your spouse prior to initiating divorce litigation. The uncontested divorce process is typically quicker than the contested divorce process. An uncontested divorce typically takes three to six months. A contested divorce that is litigated typically takes a year or more. The Tennessee divorce process differs depending on whether or not your divorce is contested or uncontested. Below you will find an outline of the typical divorce process.
Uncontested Divorce
Contested Divorce
Drafting of Uncontested Divorce documents
Review of Uncontested Divorce documents
Signing of Uncontested Divorce documents
Filing of Uncontested Divorce documents
Parties attend Parent
Educational Seminar
and provide attorney
certificates of completion
Do the parties have minor or dependenat children together?
Yes, the parties have minor or dependent children together.
Parties wait 90 days
Copies of the Final Decree of Divorce are furnished to the parties in pdf format
Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce is scheduled
No, the parties do not have minor or dependent children together.
Parties wait 60 days
Certificates of Completion of Parent Educational Seminar are filed
with the court
Petitioner attends the Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce
Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce is scheduled
Divorce Planning Session
Petitioner attends the Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce
Copies of the Final Decree of Divorce are furnished to the parties in pdf format
Is the divorce
contested or
uncontested?
Drafting of Contested Divorce documents
Review of Contested Divorce documents
Signing of Contested Divorce documents
Filing of Contested Divorce documents
Issuance of Summons
Defendant is served Summons
Defendant has 30 days
to answer after
being served
Did Defendant answer?
Yes,
Defendant answered.
No,
Defendant did not answer.
Motion for Default Judgment and Supporting Affidavits are drafted
Motion for Default Judgment and Supporting Affidavits are reviewed
Motion for Default Judgment and Supporting Affidavits are signed
Motion for Default Judgment and Supporting Affidavits are filed
Hearing for Motion for Default Judgment is scheduled
Petitioner attends Hearing for Motion for Default Judgment
Order of Default Judgment is granted
Wait 30 days
Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce is scheduled
Petitioner and a witness attend the Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce
Parties attend Parent
Educational Seminar
and provide attorney
certificate of completion
Parties' Certificates of Completion of Parent Educational Seminar are filed with the court
Copies of the Final Decree of Divorce are furnished to the parties in pdf format
Defendant's Answer
is reviewed
Informal Settlement
is explored
Defendant has 30 days to provide answers to requests for discovery
Request for Discovery is filed with the court
Mediation is scheduled
Parties attend mediation
Did the parties resolve all the issues during mediation?
Was mediation successful?
Yes, mediation was successful
The Marital Dissolution
Agreement, Permanent Parenting Plan, and Final
Decree of Divorce are drafted
The Marital Dissolution
Agreement, Permanent Parenting Plan, and Final
Decree of Divorce are reviewed
The Marital Dissolution
Agreement, Permanent Parenting Plan, and Final
Decree of Divorce are signed
The Marital Dissolution
Agreement is filed with the court
No, mediation was not successful
Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce is scheduled
Petitioner attends the Final Hearing for Uncontested Divorce
Copies of the Final Decree of Divorce are furnished to the parties in pdf format
Attorney and Client will discuss additional attorney fees for future services
Decide whether or not to continue on mediation path
If so, schedule additional mediations
Motion for Temporary Relief (child custody/child support/ spousal support)
Depositions
Additional
Disclosures/ Discovery
Pretrial
Trial
Orders and Briefs