Nashville Divorce Lawyer

Guiding Nashville Families Through Divorce

Divorce affects far more than a legal status. It can reshape your daily life, finances, and relationships with your children. If you are considering ending your marriage or responding to a filing in the Nashville area, you do not have to sort through these questions alone.

Garrett Talley & Thorington has helped Middle Tennessee families navigate divorce and related family law issues since 1973. From our office near downtown Franklin, our attorneys work with clients in Nashville and surrounding communities who need steady guidance and clear information at a difficult time. We focus on understanding what matters most to you, then helping you move toward a more stable future.

To talk with our team about your Nashville divorce, please call (629) 245-2933.

Divorce Representation Tailored To Your Life

Every family brings its own history, values, and pressures into a divorce. We begin by listening. During our first conversations, we work to understand your priorities, whether that involves protecting your relationship with your children, keeping a home, maintaining a business, or reducing conflict with your spouse. That foundation helps us shape a strategy that fits your life, not someone else’s.

Our family law practice includes a wide range of divorce-related matters. We assist clients in uncontested divorces where spouses are largely in agreement, and in contested cases where parenting time, support, or property division are disputed. We also handle situations that involve long-term marriages, blended families, and complex financial pictures. Throughout, our attorneys keep the focus on your goals and the practical realities you face.

Children, Support, & Co-Parenting

For many parents, the most difficult part of divorce is wondering how it will affect their children. In Tennessee, courts that serve families in and around Nashville generally make custody and parenting time decisions based on the best interests of each child. That standard looks at factors like stability, each parent’s involvement, and the ability to support the child’s relationship with the other parent.

We work with parents to develop parenting plans that reflect their children’s needs and the realities of school, work, and activities. This can include schedules for regular time, holidays, and vacations, as well as guidelines for how major decisions about education, health care, and other important issues will be made. Our aim is to help you create a framework that supports your children and reduces future conflict where possible.

Child support is often another source of anxiety. Tennessee uses guidelines that consider income, parenting time, and certain expenses, but applying those guidelines in real life can still feel confusing. We help parents understand how support typically works in cases heard for families living in this region and how it fits into the broader financial picture. Throughout, we remain mindful of the emotional strain you and your children may be experiencing and the importance of preserving strong parent-child relationships.

As you think about parenting issues, it can help to consider:

• Your child’s daily routine and what stability would look like after divorce
• How you and your co parent will share information and make important decisions
• Holidays, school breaks, and special traditions that matter to your family
• Any special needs, medical issues, or other circumstances that a parenting plan should address

Dividing Property & Complex Assets

Divorce also raises serious financial questions. Tennessee follows an equitable distribution approach, which means that marital property is generally divided in a way that the court considers fair under the circumstances. Marital property often includes assets acquired during the marriage, such as homes, retirement accounts, savings, and many types of investments, even if they are held in one spouse’s name.

We help clients identify which assets are likely to be considered marital and which may be separate, then look at how those assets can be divided to support long-term stability. For many people, this may include a residence, retirement savings built over years of work, or investment accounts. For others, property division may involve a family business, interests in a professional practice, or real estate in multiple locations. We take time to understand your financial picture so we can address both immediate needs and future plans.

Examples of complex assets we can help you address include:

• Ownership interests in closely held businesses or professional practices
• Royalties or rights connected to music, writing, software, or other creative work
• Trademarks or other brand-related property linked to a business
• Stock options, restricted stock, or similar employment-based benefits
• Real estate beyond the primary residence, such as investment or vacation property

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Nashville courts decide child custody?

Courts that serve families in and around Nashville generally apply Tennessee’s best interests of the child standard. Judges typically consider factors such as each parent’s involvement, the child’s stability, and the ability to support a healthy relationship with the other parent when approving or setting parenting plans.

Can your team handle complex assets like my business?

Yes. Our firm assists clients whose divorces involve closely held businesses, professional practices, and intellectual property. We work to identify and address these assets carefully so your interests are considered as property is divided and long-term financial arrangements are discussed.

How long does a divorce usually take in Tennessee?

The timeline varies with factors such as whether the case is contested, how quickly information is exchanged, and court scheduling. Some uncontested divorces resolve in a few months, while contested matters can take longer. We discuss likely time frames with you based on your specific circumstances.

Can we meet virtually to discuss my divorce?

Yes. We offer both in-person meetings at our Franklin office and virtual consultations for clients in Nashville and throughout Middle Tennessee. This flexibility can be especially helpful for busy professionals, parents, or anyone who prefers the privacy and convenience of meeting from home or work.

Talk With Our Nashville Divorce Team

Choosing the right divorce lawyer can help you move through a difficult season with greater clarity and confidence. At Garrett Talley & Thorington, we draw on decades of family law experience and deep local roots to guide clients in Nashville and surrounding communities through divorce and related issues.

To talk with our team about your Nashville divorce and learn how we can support you, please call (629) 245-2933.