Should I File With The Court Before My Spouse? There are really only two advantages to filing before your spouse. First, as the Petitioner, you can choose which county to file in if your spouse lives in a different county. Certain counties in Tennessee have certain advantages. Second, if your case goes to trial, the Petitioner…
Does Your Firm Help With Uncontested Divorce? If you and your spouse agree on things, we can bring your action to close quickly, efficiently, and inexpensively. Yancy Belcher, Attorney at Law can assist with the drafting of all of the specialized documents necessary to present your case to the court and finalize your divorce. We’ve seen…
What If My House Or Car Is Titled In My Spouse’s Name? Many people are told that because an asset is titled in only one spouse’s name that it belongs exclusively to them. This statement usually comes from the other spouse-and they are usually very wrong. As a general rule, it does not matter who…
Can You Explain the Meaning of “No-Fault” Divorce? In Tennessee, the divorce courts are not concerned about who causes a marriage to break up-whose “fault” it is. Rather, they simply acknowledge that one of the parties wants to get a divorce and deal with the consequences. While you may be rightfully angry about the way…
How Long Until My Divorce Is Concluded? Divorce cases that are uncontested can usually be wrapped up within two or three months. If your divorce involves contested issues, it often takes a year or longer for our attorneys to negotiate a settlement or try the case. You should be prepared to deal with your divorce…
How Much Will My Divorce Cost? The costs associated with a divorce vary greatly. Our divorce and family law attorneys frequently assist clients with divorce cases that are uncontested for less than $2,500. But our firm has also handled cases in which the fees totaled in excess of $25,000. The total cost of your case will…
Does Your Law Firm Take An Aggressive Approach? Attorney Belcher will be as aggressive as he needs to be to represent your interests. We’re aggressive, but we also have common sense. Our lawyers always try the least expensive road to resolution first, while still ensuring that your rights are protected. In other words, we’re not…
My Case Is Uncontested. Do I Need An Attorney? Even if your matter appears uncontested, you should at least consult with an attorney. Yancy Belcher, Attorney at Law has the pleasure of speaking with potential clients almost every day. We often visit with potential clients who have already received an offer to settle their case from other lawyers….
Yancy Belcher, Attorney at Law is here to help if you are facing a difficult family situation. Below, find answers to common questions asked most often to Mt. Juliet and Hermitage divorce and family law attorneys. Should I Hire An Attorney To Represent Me? Hiring a good attorney will do several things for you. First, because we…
