Family Law Attorney in Cleveland, TN

Understanding Family Law

Led by Ashley L. Ownby, a seasoned family law attorney, our team brings a wealth of experience and understanding to your family law cases. We recognize the sensitivity of family matters and approach each case with empathy and professionalism. Whether you're dealing with a divorce, seeking child custody, or resolving property division, we work closely with you to craft personalized strategies that align with your unique goals and circumstances.

Divorce is not uncommon and should not be a process of retaliating for the wrongs done against you. Often the parties wait too long to get a divorce and by the time they start the process the emotions are hot and their lives are in chaos. We encourage clients to take a realistic approach to their marriage relationship. If they don't have a healthy partnership in the areas of social, emotion, financial, intimacy and spiritual, they are much better off out of the marriage.

In family law, parenting agreements play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of children during and after divorce or separation. These legally binding documents outline the rights and responsibilities of each parent, addressing important aspects such as child custody, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority.

Crafting a comprehensive and fair parenting agreement is essential to minimize conflicts and prioritize the best interests of the child. Whether you're in the process of establishing a parenting agreement or need assistance in modifying an existing one, Ashley L. Ownby Attorney at Law provides expert guidance and legal support to help you navigate this crucial aspect of family law with sensitivity and care.

Life is dynamic, and circumstances can change after a child custody arrangement is established. In family law, custody modification allows for adjustments to the existing custody order to better serve the evolving needs of the child and parents. Whether it's due to a significant change in one parent's circumstances or the child's best interests require a new arrangement, Ashley L. Ownby Attorney at Law offers experienced legal counsel to guide you through the process of custody modification. Our goal is to ensure that the custody arrangement continues to promote the child's well-being and stability, even as life's circumstances change.

Paternity legitimization is a legal process that establishes the legal father-child relationship when parents are unmarried. This step is crucial for securing parental rights and responsibilities, including visitation, child support, and decision-making authority. Ashley L. Ownby Attorney at Law specializes in paternity legitimization cases, providing compassionate and knowledgeable representation to both fathers seeking recognition of their parental rights and mothers looking to establish legal paternity. We understand the significance of this process in the lives of children and parents alike and are dedicated to ensuring that it is carried out smoothly and with the child's best interests at heart.

Adoption is meant to establish a legally recognized, lifelong relationship between a parent and child who are not related biologically. The adoptive parent(s) becomes legally and morally responsible for the child's safety, education, health care, value development, development of life skills, as well as the day-to-day care of that child.