Nashville Divorce Lawyer

Over 50 Years of Family Law Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Divorce reshapes finances, parenting arrangements, and daily life all at once. Nashville-area residents filing for divorce proceed through the Davidson County Circuit Court, and the decisions made during that process carry consequences that last well beyond the final decree. Since 1973, our firm has guided families through those decisions from our office near downtown Franklin, bringing more than five decades of Middle Tennessee family law history to each case we handle.

Garrett Talley & Thorington works with clients throughout Nashville and the surrounding communities on the full range of divorce matters: uncontested divorces where spouses have largely reached agreement, contested cases involving disputed parenting time or property division, long-term marriages with complex financial pictures, and cases that involve the kinds of assets common to Nashville’s music and entertainment economy. In-person meetings are available at our Franklin office, and virtual consultations are offered for Nashville clients who prefer to meet remotely.

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. That may involve protecting your relationship with your children, keeping a home, maintaining a business, or reducing conflict with your spouse. That foundation shapes a strategy that fits your life, not someone else’s.

Our family law practice covers the full 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 long-term marriages, blended families, and cases with complex financial pictures. Alimony and spousal support are part of our divorce representation, whether you’re seeking support or responding to a claim. Throughout, we 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. Tennessee courts serving families in and around Nashville make custody and parenting time decisions based on the best interests of each child. This 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. That can include schedules for regular time, holidays, and vacations, as well as guidelines for major decisions about education and health care. Our goal is to help you build 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 practice can still feel confusing. We help parents understand how support typically works in cases like theirs and how it fits into the broader financial picture. Throughout, we remain mindful of the emotional weight you and your children may be carrying and the importance of preserving strong parental rights and parent-child relationships.

As you think through 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 a parenting plan should address

Intellectual Property & Complex Assets in a Nashville Divorce

Nashville’s music and entertainment economy means royalties, publishing rights, and other intellectual property assets come up in Davidson County divorce cases more frequently than in most markets. These assets require careful attention. Tennessee follows an equitable distribution approach, meaning marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair under the circumstances, not necessarily down the middle. Identifying what qualifies as marital property, and what may remain separate, is a critical early step.

We assist clients whose divorces involve closely held businesses, professional practices, and intellectual property assets. We work to understand your full financial picture so we can address both immediate needs and long-term plans as property is divided and financial arrangements are settled.

Examples of complex assets we can help you address include:

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

Talk with Our Nashville Divorce Team

Choosing the right divorce attorney matters. We draw on decades of family law experience and deep local roots to guide clients in Nashville and the surrounding communities through divorce and the decisions that follow.

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