Franklin Divorce Lawyers
Divorce can be scary. One of the scariest parts is the mystery of the process, the uncertainty of not knowing what is going to happen. At the law office of Karla C. Hewitt and Associates, PLLC, we take away the fear by taking away the mystery and uncertainty of the process. We take the time to review your situation and outline the steps that will need to be taken to achieve your goals. After you talk to us, you will have a good idea about what's going to happen next week, next month and well into the future.
The Divorce Process
The reality is that divorce is a complex and time-consuming process, a process that can easily veer out of control without the assistance of an experienced lawyer. With more than a decade of experience on our side, we know how to take control of the process and make it work for you. Below you will find a simplified overview of the steps involved:
Step 1: The initial process. The first thing that needs to be done is gather all of the information necessary to file divorce or respond if your spouse has already filed divorce.
Step 2: Responsive pleadings. You and your spouse will need to file responsive pleadings after the divorce has been filed.
Step 3: Temporary issues. Financial issues may need to be stabilized with temporary spousal support or child support. The questions of who will pay support, who will live in the family home and who will have custody of your child or children during the process may need to be addressed.
Step 4: Discovery and deposition. Details need to be gathered and information disclosed so that an accurate assessment can be made concerning your marital estate and best interest of your children. Depending on the situation, digging may need to be done into your spouse's work, banking and other records and background checks may need to be conducted. Everything that may need to be addressed will need to come to light.
Step 5: Settlement negotiation and mediation. Depending on the situation, this may be the final step. We aim to leverage the information gathered during discovery and deposition to influence a positive outcome through negotiation or mediation. Agreements may not be reached on every issue, but the more agreements that can be reached, the smoother the next step will be.
Step 6: Trial preparation and final hearing. Sometimes getting the job done requires a fight. As Tennessee family law trial attorneys, we understand how to prepare for and how to execute a trial that results in a positive outcome.
Contact Us
To schedule a meeting with a Nashville divorce process attorney, call us at 615-391-4200 or send us an e-mail.
