- DivorceA contested divorce can be quite a lengthy process. Unlike an uncontested, or mutually agreed divorce which may be completed in as little as two (2) to six (6) months, a contested divorce can take a year or more. The more disputes that exist between the parties, the more time it takes to complete the divorce process. Also the higher net worth people have accumulated, the more assets people have to fight over so the divorce process most of the time takes longer to complete.
- Child SupportChild support is based on a parent’s legal obligation to support their child. In Tennessee, both parents are equally responsible to pay for their minor child’s support, education, welfare, nurture, and care. The state child support guidelines are intended to account for different circumstances. The duty to pay child support extends either until a child’s 18th birthday or until the child’s high school class graduates if they are 19. If a Tennessee parent does not pay child support, the Child Support Services Enforcement can pursue the parent in arrears by putting a lien on their property, seizing their bank account, or denying a passport. Adoption
- Child Custody and VisitationYou can file for a fault or no-fault divorce in Tennessee. No-fault divorces may be obtained under circumstances such as separation without cohabitating for a period of two years without children involved or irreconcilable differences. However, there are also fault divorces, which include circumstances such as willful desertion, adultery, bigamy, cruelty, abandonment, and a felony conviction. Either your spouse or you must live in Tennessee for a minimum of six months to file for a divorce in the state. You can file either in the county where you live or in the county where your spouse lives. Child Custody
- AdoptionAfter the rights are terminated then the child or children can be adopted. There are several forms of adoptions. Stepparent Adoptions
- PaternityAdditionally we offer representation to unmarried parents who seek custody, visitation, and child support, termination of parental rights and all matters involving juveniles including: Paternity Matters
- Premarital AgreementAs family law lawyers we handle issues connected to dissolution of marriage or divorce settlement. The firm of Widrig Law PLLC serves all of middle Tennessee, including Nashville TN, Brentwood, and Murfreesboro TN. Depending upon your situation, our prenuptial attorney can help you craft an agreement that will allow for you to retain as many assets as possible or for the fair and equitable distribution of your assets in the event your marriage should end through divorce. Marital Agreements, Prenuptial Marriage Contracts, Pre Nup Agreements, Prenuptial Forms, Marriage Prenuptials, Post Nuptials and More
- Spousal SupportWhen considering whether to permit an adoption to go forward, the court is focused on the adopted child’s well-being. In Tennessee, prospective parents need to be at least age 18, live in Tennessee for a minimum of six months, and meet the child’s financial and emotional needs. The state permits people to adopt irrespective of their marital status, meaning that you can adopt even if you are single. If the child being adopted is at least 14, he or she needs to consent to the adoption. You must wait until four days after a child’s birth to initiate the formal adoption proceedings, although you can consult an attorney before then. The birth mother will remain the legal parent until the point of surrender, and even after the surrender, the birth mother has 10 days to recall her decision. Alimony and Spousal Support
- Legal SeparationIf you are considering a legal separation or a divorce then we feel it is important to know what a legal separation is and how it differs from a divorce.
- AnnulmentAnnulment can be a confusing topic for many people, as it deals with a marriage which never existed in legal terms. Every state has its own set of requirements which determine the laws associated with annulment, and Tennessee is no different. Here are the basic reasons for which a marriage may be annulled: Marriage of Minors
- Child AbuseJames Widrig and the attorneys of Widrig Law PLLC have handled numerous cases involving domestic violence for our clients and we can do the same for you. If you are a victim of abuse and need an order of protection or are facing charges, such as assault, physical child abuse, spousal abuse, domestic abuse, domestic battery, domestic assault, or other charges involving family violence, you need legal advice. We help clients across all of middle Tennessee, including Nashville TN and Murfreesboro TN.
- Criminal DefenseAttorney James L. Widrig, or more commonly known as “Jim Widrig”, was born in Upstate NY. in a small town called Yorkshire, NY. He went to college in east Tennessee at Carson-Newman College. After college Jim attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.
- DUI/DWIEstablishing paternity is more than just claiming that someone is the father. Sometimes these actions can be very complicated and as more children are increasingly born out of wedlock, an increasing number of unwed mothers and fathers are seeking to legally establish parentage. we are committed to helping mothers, fathers, and children legally establish paternity. Call us for more information. Child Attorney, Paternity, Child Abuse, Neglect, Juvenile Offenses, Shoplifting, DUI, DWI, Juvenile Defense and More Issue Related to Dependent Neglect...
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- Juvenile CrimesWidrig Law PLLC represents juveniles who have been charged with a criminal offense, parents in dependency proceedings in juvenile court against abuse and neglect charges.
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- Workers CompensationWidrig Law mainly represents clients in family law, divorce, DUI, probate, personal injury Workers Compensation, and criminal law matters.
- Personal InjuryAttorney James L. Widrig founded the offices of Widrig Law PLLC in February of 2007 with the goal to fight for your rights under the law and to represent your case with the personalized dedication you deserve. Let our domestic attorneys and domestic assault lawyers provide you with the representation your case requires. Our domestic violence lawyers are well versed in family law matters involving divorce; order of protection; family domestic violence; personal injury and domestic abuse involving adults and juveniles. If you are in a domestic abuse situation and have obtained an Ex Parte Order of Protection (also known as a Temporary Order of Protection) then it is important not to have any contact at all with your spouse. Call today to speak with one of our domestic violence attorneys to find out more details.
- Estate PlanningPrenuptial agreements are agreements created before a marriage. In most cases, prenuptial agreements have provisions identifying the property, each spouse’s rights and responsibilities related to the property during the marriage, property distribution in case of a divorce, and estate planning protections for any children from prior relationships. After the marriage, the spouses may enter into a written agreement called a postnuptial agreement. A postnuptial agreement can be important because it may allow a couple to bypass the requirements of divorce and alimony laws and create their own arrangement. In Tennessee, the law imposes certain requirements on prenuptial agreements to find them enforceable, and there are certain areas that they cannot cover. A divorce lawyer in the Nashville area can help you make sure that your agreement is enforceable. Consult a Skillful Divorce Attorney in the Nashville Area
- WillsWhile a law student, Alexandra worked full-time as a family law paralegal and has been with Widrig Law, PLLC since May of 2021. Alexandra dedicated her time during law school to the Juvenile Clinic offered by Nashville School of Law by providing pro bono legal services to individuals in custody proceedings before Magistrate Rosenburg of the Davidson County Juvenile Court. She also provided pro bono services to individuals through Habitat for Humanity by preparing Last Wills and Testaments for individuals who received new homes through the program.
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