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Marriage & Living Together

Tennessee Attorney for Divorce and Domestic Relations

Some questions about Tennessee family law can be answered in fairly direct terms. For example:

  • If you are married and want to divorce, you need to follow the steps in an established divorce process, in dividing your property.
  • If you are living together but not married, the state does not recognize any legal domestic relationship; consequently, there are no provisions for alimony or other support by a partner in a nonmarital relationship.
  • If you are in a same-sex relationship, Tennessee does not recognize same-sex marriages.

Although there is no recognition of domestic partnership in Tennessee, cohabitation can ultimately lead to other legal issues. When a live-in relationship — whether between a man and woman or same-sex partners — breaks down, there may be significant disagreement about which partner keeps possession of jointly held property.

Attorney Stan Kweller has experience in handling challenging cases involving:

  • The need to divide substantial business and real estate holdings between people who have been living together for a long period of time
  • Property division from a same-sex relationship, where significant assets may be involved because marriage was not a legal option
  • Divorce and other domestic matters for parties whose common law marriage was established in another state

Achieving Your Goals With a Valid Prenuptial or Antenuptial Agreement

Stan is an experienced, capable legal resource for anyone who wants to establish a valid prenuptial, or "prenup" or antenuptial agreement. This is an area of family law that has become more common, yet there are still a very limited number of lawyers who have substantial experience in ensuring these legal documents are properly drafted and executed.

If you are seeking counsel from an attorney who will empathize with your unique situation and help you set realistic goals, contact Stan Kweller in Nashville. Stan will hear you out on the facts of your marriage or domestic relationship in order to help you set and pursue realistic goals.