Agreed Divorce
Julia Spannaus offers affordable and predictable pricing for Agreed Divorce in Blount, Loudon and Knox Counties. She will work with you to create a plan for you and your family as you separate. Julia can only represent one of the divorcing spouses, and will work with that spouse to draft an enforceable agreement to finalize your divorce. Most agreed divorces take 90-120 days from the day you first call Julia Spannaus.
We offer affordable prices for Agreed Divorce in Blount, Loudon or Knox Counties:
$600 Basic Divorce paperwork
$350 Parenting Plan and Income Shares (Child Support) Worksheet
Additionally, each court assesses filing fees. Additional fees may be included if you have additional paperwork such as deeds for the home, dividing retirement plans, alimony and other division of property documents.
An “Agreed Divorce” means that you and your spouse and are in agreement to the terms of both property division and child custody, and that your spouse will make themselves available for signing papers. Call Julia Spannaus now for a full pricing for your agreed divorce.
Reviewing a Proposed Settlement
If you have been served with divorce papers because your spouse has filed for divorce, you will want to speak with an experienced divorce attorney before signing. It is helpful to have a lawyer review your paperwork and let you know if you are being treated fairly.
Julia charges affordable rates to review your financial situation as well as the papers you were served with, to discuss your options and recommend whether or not to sign. If you are in disagreement with the proposed divorce settlement, you may need to hire Julia to represent you on a contested divorce.
Contested Divorce
Contested divorces must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be priced until all of the facts are known. Schedule a consultation with Julia Spannaus today if you want to seek a divorce and you do not believe that all aspects will be agreed upon.
Almost all contested divorces end with an agreement. Many or most divorces will resolve at mediation. Mediation is a structured negotiation session at which all aspects of your settlement are discussed. Mediation is a highly successful process that ends with a full agreement in most cases. While it can be stressful to begin a contested divorce, you should remember that the process is often resolved amicably, allowing you and your ex-spouse to move forward separately. Contact Julia Spannaus today for a consultation.
Child Custody
In all but the most extreme circumstances, parents share time with their children through “Co-Parenting” agreements. If you have children, review the standardized Permanent Parenting Plan used throughout Tennessee to get an idea of how custody can be apportioned. Review it when considering how you want to divide custody. An experienced attorney will help you put together a plan that is comprehensive and thorough. A good parenting plan prevents future litigation and confusion.
Child Support is governed by statute. The State makes worksheets available to determine what would be owed. It is a complex formula that takes multiple factors into account. An experienced attorney will help you ensure that the right information is included in that worksheet, and will advise you about when and how to change it in the future. Contact Julia Spannaus today for help.
Mediation
If the terms of your divorce are not agreed, it can often be resolved through mediation. Working with an attorney will help you select the right mediator to resolve your case quickly. In most circumstances, mediation is a required step before a divorce can be taken to trial. Julia Spannaus has completed her mediation training, making her an excellent choice to navigate a mediation with. While she does not work as a mediator, completing the training gives her insight into the process. Contact Julia Spannaus today for assistance with your divorce mediation.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
All divorce is stressful, and sometimes can have a negative impact on parents and children. However, divorce in the context of domestic violence and abuse is a particularly dangerous time for the victims and children. Consult an attorney to ensure that your rights and the rights of your children are not overlooked.
There are many resources available to you in these circumstances, and the law has multiple protections for victims of domestic violence. Contact Julia Spannaus today if this is your situation, and find out what options are available to you.
If you are at immediate risk, contact a domestic violence group in your area and ask them how they can help. These groups offer more than just shelters, but can assist you in navigating the process safely to the end.
Blount County:
Haven House 865-982-1087
Knox County:
Family Crisis Center 865-647-8000
Salvation Army 865-522-4673
Serenity Shelter 865-971-4673
Primary Counties of practice: Blount, Knox, Loudon, Sevier and Monroe. This includes the cities of Knoxville, Farragut, Alcoa, Maryville, Rockford, Lenoir City, Loudon, Madisonville, Sweetwater and all other communities within those counties.
Additional Counties of practice: Julia will travel to any additional counties in East or Middle Tennessee as needed for your case.
Contact Julia Spannaus now, at (865) 984-1923, to set up a consultation.