Family Law
Helping you through a complicated divorce
Tennessee divorces can easily become complicated. What starts out as a simple legal process can quickly escalate into an emotionally charged and drawn-out dispute. If you are facing these circumstances, give yourself the reprieve of an experienced attorney who will help guide you toward legal resolution.
Burton & McKinnish, PLLC know how to take control in these situations by protecting clients’ rights and preserving their dignity. We provide divorce counsel and representation with an emphasis on de-emotionalizing the conflict. Together, we can examine the issues in a neutral environment and move through the process in focused and rational manner.
We help people take their complex divorce issues to court backed by strong evidence in support of their individual and family needs:
- Divorce
- Separation
- Property division
- Child custody & visitation
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Child support
Jennifer R. McKinnish is a family law lawyer who will fight to protect your property, finances, and parental rights. Let her help you argue for a court-ordered settlement that preserves your rights and avoids unnecessary litigation.
We practice family law in your best interest—we are ready take your case to trial, but only if it is truly the best way to resolve the issues at hand.
Defending against unfair UIFSA mandates
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) of 1996 plays a big role in your child support settlement. This act, enforced in all 50 states, allows the government the right to take your property to collect child-support:
- Garnishing wages
- Accessing bank accounts
- Taking your home or car
- Seizure of other personal property
This measure, taken as a means to un-burden tax payers, has simply gotten out of hand. Administrative property seizures occur without the consent of a judge—and the contractors hired to seize your property are granted immunity from a lawsuit!
Stand up and fight for your parental rights. Contact our firm as soon as you have been served modification papers. We provide legal protection from unjust seizures and retaliation against unlawful arrests.
Representation for post-divorce issues
Many people find that even though the ink as long-since dried their divorce settlements, certain complications arise years down the road:
- I lost my job and can no longer afford the same rate of child support.
- My ex-wife has been cohabitating with her boyfriend for several years.
- My ex-spouse is moving out-of-state and taking the kids.
- My ex-spouse has received a considerable raise in income.
Tennessee law allows for people facing issues like these to modify their divorce settlements. Burton & McKinnish, PLLC will help you take your case to court and prove the legitimacy of your changing needs.
We represent clients seeking and disputing modifications and will help you take legal action to find your ex-spouse in contempt of court-ordered agreements.
