Who is the best divorce lawyer in Memphis Tennessee?

The best divorce lawyer for your situation depends on the complexity of your case, whether children are involved, and your goals. William W. Jones IV at The Jones Law Firm has been a Super Lawyers selectee every consecutive year from 2014 through 2025, is a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator, and has practiced family law in Memphis since 2002. He is licensed in both Tennessee (BPR 022869) and Mississippi (BPR 100707). Call (901) 761-5353.

How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Memphis?

Memphis divorce attorney fees typically range from $150 to $500+ per hour depending on the attorney's experience and case complexity. The Jones Law Firm offers consultations to discuss your specific situation and provide transparent fee information. Contact (901) 761-5353 to schedule.

What is a Rule 31 Family Mediator in Tennessee?

A Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator is a neutral third party approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct court-ordered mediations in family law cases including divorce, child custody, and parenting plan disputes. William W. Jones IV is a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator who conducts mediations at The Jones Law Firm, 5100 Poplar Ave, Suite 708, Memphis, TN 38137.

Can I modify a custody order in Tennessee?

Yes. Tennessee allows modification of custody orders and parenting plans when there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the best interest of the child. Common triggers include relocation, changes in work schedule, safety concerns, or a child's changing needs. William W. Jones IV at The Jones Law Firm handles custody modifications in Shelby County Circuit and Chancery Courts. Call (901) 761-5353.

How long does a divorce take in Memphis Tennessee?

Tennessee requires a mandatory waiting period of 60 days for divorces without minor children and 90 days for divorces with minor children. An uncontested divorce may be finalized shortly after the waiting period. Contested divorces involving custody, property division, or alimony disputes can take six months to over a year depending on complexity and court schedules in Shelby County.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce in Tennessee?

While Tennessee law does not require an attorney for an uncontested divorce, having a lawyer review your Marital Dissolution Agreement and Parenting Plan protects your rights regarding property division, retirement accounts, debt allocation, and custody. Mistakes in these documents can be costly to fix after the divorce is final. The Jones Law Firm in Memphis offers consultations at (901) 761-5353.

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Retirement Accounts in Divorce: QDROs and Why They Matter

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Nobody walks into a divorce thinking about their 401(k). They are thinking about the kids, the house, maybe the car. The retirement account feels abstract, like something future you will deal with. Then they find out how much is in it. And suddenly it is not abstract at all. Retirement...

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What Happens to the House in a Tennessee Divorce

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I had a client last year who wanted to keep the house more than she wanted almost anything else in the divorce. It was the place her kids had grown up. It was the neighborhood where she knew everyone. It was the only thing she felt she could control when everything else was falling apart. So...

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Domestic Violence and Divorce: How the Law Connects Them

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This one is harder to write than most of what I put on this blog. Not because the law is complicated, but because the people reading it are sometimes in situations that are dangerous and frightening and need more than legal information. So I want to be direct. If you are in an unsafe...

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Military Divorce in Tennessee: A Different Set of Rules

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I have a lot of respect for the men and women who serve this country. And one of the ways I try to show it is by making sure that when they come through my door going through a divorce, I know the rules that apply specifically to them. Because military divorce has a different set of...

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What Your Social Media Is Saying to the Judge

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A client of mine posted a photo on a Friday night. Just a normal night out. Friends, drinks, big smiles. Nothing she would have thought twice about. Her ex’s attorney showed it to the judge the following Tuesday to argue she was an irresponsible parent. She kept custody. But she spent...

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How Child Support Gets Calculated in Tennessee

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If I had a dollar for every time a client told me what they thought child support was going to be based on what their neighbor said, I could retire. (I am not retiring. But I could.) Child support in Tennessee is not a negotiation. It is not based on what seems fair to either parent. And it is...

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Irreconcilable Differences: What That Actually Means in Tennessee

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I had a client tell me once that she wanted a divorce because her husband chewed too loud. She was not joking. Or rather, she was joking about the chewing, but she was not joking about wanting out. What she was really saying was what most people mean when they say irreconcilable differences:...

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Divorce and Taxes: The Questions Nobody Thinks to Ask

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I am going to be upfront about something. In law school, I avoided the building where they taught tax law. I have made peace with that decision. I still do not sleep particularly well in April, but that is another matter. I am not a tax expert. I am a family law attorney. But every spring, the...

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Put the Phone Down. They Are Watching.

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I’ll confess something. I, Bill Jones, guy who should absolutely know better, was sitting at a red light on Poplar last Tuesday and caught myself reaching for my phone. Just instinct. Somebody texted me and my hand went for it like a reflex. Everybody feels the pull. That’s the...

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The Best-Interest Factors Just Changed. Here’s What That Means.

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I had a client once who did not want a divorce. He did not understand why his wife wanted one. What he kept saying, every time we talked, was that he wanted everyone to have a soft landing. So when it came time to work out a parenting plan, he agreed to a step-up arrangement. Supervised...

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