Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Paris, TN
Marshall Law has served clients in West Tennessee for over two decades, specializing in family law matters including divorce, child custody, adoption, and paternity cases. Our attorney, Teresa McCaig Marshall, combines extensive litigation experience with a commitment to personalized client relationships, prioritizing your family's best interests throughout legal proceedings. We emphasize alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation to reduce stress and costs while achieving equitable outcomes.Our practice also extends to civil, criminal, and personal injury matters, offering comprehensive legal guidance tailored to each client's unique needs. With a focus on confidentiality and empathy, we provide dedicated representation to navigate complex legal challenges.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
Name Change
Paternity
Grandparent Rights
Wills
Conservatorship
Dependency Actions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 21 years of specialized family law experience.
- Our attorney provides personalized consultations and direct representation.
- We prioritize alternative dispute resolution to reduce costs and stress.
- Our practice combines litigation expertise with compassionate client service.
- We serve West Tennessee with deep local legal knowledge.
Services
Divorce
Marshall Law guides clients through divorce proceedings, addressing asset division, alimony, and child-related matters. We prioritize out-of-court resolutions through mediation while providing strong litigation representation when necessary. Our approach minimizes stress and financial burden while protecting your interests during this transitional period.
Child Custody
We help establish comprehensive parenting plans covering custody schedules, holidays, and decision-making responsibilities. Our focus ensures clear communication frameworks between parents while prioritizing children's well-being through legally sound, enforceable arrangements tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Adoption
Our firm handles private, step-parent, and grandparent adoptions, including international re-adoptions. We navigate legal requirements for parental rights termination and court approvals, ensuring compliance with Tennessee laws while supporting families through every step of the adoption process.
Child Support
We calculate child support based on income, childcare costs, and medical insurance while ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Our representation addresses both establishment and modification of support orders, focusing on children's needs while maintaining fairness for all parties involved.
Wills
We create legally binding wills to ensure your asset distribution wishes are honored. Our estate planning services include power of attorney and living will documents, providing comprehensive solutions for your family's future security and healthcare directives.
People
Teresa McCaig Marshall
Attorney
With over 21 years of experience, Teresa specializes in family law, civil litigation, and personal injury cases. She prioritizes client relationships and alternative dispute resolution while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills for complex legal matters.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, grandparent rights, and child support cases, along with estate planning documents like wills and powers of attorney.
Do you handle cases outside family law?
Yes, we also assist with civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury matters while maintaining our core focus on family law expertise.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes West Tennessee, with offices located in Paris, TN, serving Benton, Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties.
Are consultations confidential?
Yes, we offer confidential initial consultations directly with our attorney, not paralegals or support staff, to discuss your specific legal needs.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
We actively promote mediation and settlement negotiations to reduce costs and stress, though we're fully prepared for courtroom representation when necessary.
How are child support amounts determined?
Calculations consider both parents' incomes, childcare expenses, and medical insurance costs while following Tennessee's legal guidelines for fair, enforceable outcomes.
