Divorce and Family Law Firm in Nashville, Tennessee

The Law Office of Karen Cain

545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 401 Nashville, Tennessee 37228 USA

 (615) 256-2806

www.karencain.com/
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The Law Office of Karen Cain has nearly 30 years experience in a legal practice devoted solely to family law serving the residents of Nashville and its surrounding areas. Attorney Karen Cain provides sound advice and quality representation to you concerning a variety of family law areas.

As your divorce law firm, our team understands that divorce, custody, child support, and property division do not just affect you—they affect your children and family members as well. I know the stress these family law matters put on both your personal and professional lives and will direct you towards mediation and settlement when appropriate. If parties are unable to agree to a reasonable settlement, however, I will fight for your rights in court.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Property Division

Practice Areas Description

Karen Cain, Attorney at Law represents clients for their family law concerns in the following areas, among others:

- Adoption

Adoption is a legal proceeding forming a new relationship between a parent and a child. While it usually takes about six months to complete, the time frame is much shorter if all parties agree. The birth family’s rights are terminated and the adoptive family’s rights are established through the adoption process.

- Divorce

In choosing an attorney to handle your divorce case, a client should look at the lawyer’s experience, hourly rates, and, yes, personality. A divorce is a journey from married life to single life and is usually a major financial adjustment as well. If children are involved, it is a change in your role and life as a day-to-day parent. Even in the simplest of cases, this causes a great deal of stress and anxiety. Clients need a divorce lawyer who gives them experienced advice on what to expect in court, how to negotiate a settlement, and an objective answer to their many questions about what to do and what to avoid.

*Alimony/Spousal Support
While alimony is not granted in every divorce, one spouse can request monetary support on a temporary or permanent basis while a case is ongoing or after a case is concluded.

*Property Division
There are many common misunderstandings in dividing property in a divorce. Tennessee is an equitable distribution state—which does not necessarily mean an equal split. Courts look at separate property, marital property, each partner’s contribution to the marital estate, and a variety of other factors. It is important to have a seasoned attorney on your side to ensure you receive what is rightfully yours.

*Child Custody and Child Support
Divorce forces parents to make difficult decisions regarding the care of their children. In addition to dissolving your marriage, divorcing couples must determine what days the child will be with each parent, decision making, division of holidays, summers, school breaks, health and life insurance, and support issues.

*Legal Separation
Sometimes, couples experiencing serious marital problems choose to file for legal separation instead of divorce in Nashville. In many respects, filing for separation in Nashville carries the same legal consequences as filing for divorce. As an experienced family law attorney, I listen to the concerns of my clients and advise them about how to approach complicated questions that are addressed by legal separation in Nashville.

*Matrimonial Lawyer
Since Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, the property is not necessarily divided evenly between parting spouses. The courts take many factors into consideration, including the contribution each partner made to the marital estate. Courts consider how to split up assets.

- Settlements and Divorce Mediation

While it may be the last thing you want to do, working with your ex-spouse is often the quickest way to resolve family legal matters. Nashville divorce mediation is less costly than going to court and is less stressful than drawn-out proceedings for parents and children alike. It gives parties the opportunity to constructively create agreements that fit their specific needs and is often more permanent than court orders reached through contested litigation.

Attorneys

Ms. Karen Cain Attorney Family Law

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