Knoxville Legal Separation & Divorce

Deciding Whether A Separation Agreement Is the Right Choice for You

Spouses in Tennessee have the option of seeking a legal separation. Filing for legal separation agreement instead of divorce may be a better choice in certain circumstances:

• Your religious beliefs may disfavor divorce
• You may be able to obtain or retain healthcare, insurance, Social Security, or favorable tax benefits
• You believe that you may be able to save your marriage but you need time apart from your spouse
• You want a formal separation agreement in place during the waiting period to file for divorce

Contact Sobieski, Messer & Associates, PLLC to get help choosing between divorce and separation in Knoxville.

Your Separation in Knoxville

A legal separation in Knoxville resolves most of a couple's rights and responsibility, but they remain married. In a legal separation, the court either approves the legal separation agreement reached by the couple or makes a determination on these issues:

• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Division of property
• Spousal support

After two years of a legal separation, a court may grant an absolute divorce upon the request of either spouse if there has been no reconciliation.

Our Divorce Law firm negotiates and drafts your legal separation agreement. We also appear in court for approval of your legal separation agreement or for a hearing on the determination of your rights and responsibilities.

Our Divorce Attorneys in Knoxville help you decide if you should file for legal separation or divorce. Tell us about the details of your case, and we determine the best solution for you.

The attorneys at Sobieski, Messer, & Associates, PLLC handle divorce and separation law for people living together in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding areas.  Call 1-865-223-5586 to speak with a lawyer today.