Cordell & Cordell – Divorce Attorney Office

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Cordell & Cordell - Divorce Attorney Office 37402

Cordell & Cordell is a nationwide domestic litigation firm focused on representing men in divorce and all other family law practice areas. Men in Chattanooga, TN have chosen the divorce attorneys at Cordell & Cordell because of our dedication to leveling the playing field for men in family law cases. Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for men before, during, and after divorce. Don’t face this process alone. You always have a partner you can count on with Cordell & Cordell – Chattanooga, TN. Our team of divorce lawyers is available to answer your questions via telephone Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. All initial consultations require an appointment, so please call our Chattanooga office today to get yours scheduled!

Located In: Tallan Financial Center

Appointments: cordellcordell.com

Hours

SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday8:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM–5:30PM
Thursday8:30AM–5:30PM
Friday
(Veterans Day)
8:30AM–5:30PM
Hours might differ

Address and Contact Information

Address: 200 W M.L.K. Blvd #1000, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone: (423) 799-0000

Website: https://cordellcordell.com/offices/tennessee/chattanooga/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_my_business

Services

Law Firm
Power of attorney
Family Law Attorneys
Legal Separation
Client Reviews
Contempt Proceedings
Credit Card Defense
Estate Planning
Law Matters
Prenuptial Agreement
Sexual Assault
Legal Services
Divorce litigation
Mediation
Civil Litigation
Family Law Attorney
Child support litigation
Contested divorce litigation
Custody & visitation rights litigation
Modification of court orders
Prenups & marital agreements writing
Property division litigation
Restraining order litigation
Spousal support & alimony litigation
Uncontested divorce legal services
Child Custody
Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents, regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody. Physical custody refers to the amount of time each parent is permitted physically with a child. This may be sole, primary, or joint custody. Legal custody refers to a parent’s decision-making rights regarding a child’s health, education, and welfare. It, too, may be sole, primary, or joint custody.
Child Support
Regardless of your fight to gain custody of your children, child support will be an issue in your case. You will either be paying it or receiving it. Courts have little discretion in setting the amount of child support to be paid. This is because, as a condition of receiving federal aid, the states are required to follow certain standards in their child support statutes. Although the exact procedures and details vary from state to state, there is a certain basic pattern no matter where you live.
Contempt Proceedings
Contempt can only come into play after a court has issued judgments, orders or decrees to govern the behavior of the parents, which it can do at any point during the divorce proceedings. Once a court has issued such decrees, it is important for you to observe them to the best of your ability and, at the same time, to take note of any potential violations on the part of your ex-wife or former partner. Courts have been known to take it personally when a parent disregards their orders.
Divorce Information – Petitions, Discovery, Settlement and Trial
Cordell & Cordell divorce attorneys work to ensure every client has the divorce information and family law resources they need to understand the divorce process and know what to expect before meeting with a family law attorney. A divorce can be a long process, and preparation is key in minimizing the length of your case.
Establishing Paternity in a Divorce or Child Support Case
When the parents of a child are not married at the beginning of the pregnancy or at the birth of the child, the father is legally without the rights and responsibilities of a parent. The father, mother, or a third party on behalf of the child, must seek a declaration of paternity to legally establish a parent-child relationship with the father. This process gives the father specific custodial rights while imposing upon him a legal obligation to provide specific financial support for the child.
Legal Separation
(In states where permitted.) Legal Separation is a court process designed to define the important rights and obligations between spouses when they live apart, but do not want divorce. The decree for legal separation establishes rules between the spouses regarding such issues as child custody, visitation, and spousal maintenance (alimony). It also divides property and usually debt. However, unlike divorce, the marital bonds are not severed and the spouses continue to be husband and wife. If, at any time during the legal separation, or thereafter, either spouse believes that the differences between them are irreconcilable, he or she may file a motion to convert to a dissolution of the marriage.
Military Family Law
When a couple decides to end their marriage while one spouse is serving in the military, divorce tends to get more complicated. There are specific rules about where to file for divorce, how to calculate child support, how to determine child custody, how to divide retirement benefits, and more that you need to know. At Cordell & Cordell, we understand the unique challenges military families face during divorce. Our attorneys are able to handle these cases to ensure that your rights and the rights of your children are protected.
Modification of Divorce Decrees
It’s not unusual for ex-spouses to want to change a prior decree respecting issues of custody and support. A party seeking to modify his decree must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. Those circumstances may include dramatic changes in income, relocation to another state, or problems relating to the proper care of his minor children. Cordell & Cordell will ensure that, to the extent possible, our clients’ goals are achieved in light of the new circumstances while preserving those rights provided for in prior decrees.
Power of Attorney
Sending your child off to college is an exciting experience, but it also brings a lot of stress. As a divorced parent, you have enough to worry about without being concerned about having access to your son or daughter’s educational, medical, financial, and other critical information.
Property Division and Asset Division
Every marriage has at least one topic in common – property. Whether they own a million-dollar mansion or a beat-up RV, a couple will always have to divide up the property and debt. Certain assets remain the exclusive property of one of the marriage partners, even after marriage, and some will be divided. This is done with debts as well. Most debt incurred while married will be shared upon dissolution, though a few personal debts may remain exclusively yours.
Protection Order
Protection orders are unfortunately common in family law cases and are often used for strategic reasons. The misuse of a protection order when going through a divorce is one of the more prevalent and unfortunate trends in family law. A system that was designed to protect against abuse is itself being abused.
Spousal Support, Alimony, Maintenance
In some instances a wife will ask for alimony, the court-ordered payment of money to your wife after the dissolution of marriage. If you made more money (especially if you were the primary breadwinner), there is a good chance your wife will seek alimony. The bigger the difference in earnings and the longer you were married, the larger the alimony payment will be.
Divorce Lawyer
Collaborative divorce representation
Military divorce representation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Asset Division
Child Custody Case
Child Support Contempt
Child Support Modify
Collaborative Divorce Attorneys
Contested Divorce
Custody Litigation
Custody Modify
Divorce Agreement
Divorce And Child Custody
Divorce Attorneys
Divorce Litigation
Divorce Mediation
Divorce Modification
Divorce Petitions
Divorce Proceedings
Divorce Representation
Divorce Settlement
Family Law Matters
Filing For Divorce
Military Divorce
Power Of Attorney
Prenuptial Agreements
Property Division
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal Support
The Divorce Process
Traditional Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
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Reviews

Quinn Palmer
I am represented by Kellan Potts at Cordell and Cordell, and he is a wonderful attorney. He always responds immediately, and is very knowledgeable about the law and the other attorneys in this area. He is passionate about family law, and is understanding about how difficult this process can be for clients. He is fantastic to work with and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is a true asset to the firm, and I would not want anybody else representing me in a legal case. You can truly put your trust in him.
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Trevor Richardson
I am represented by Kellan Potts from Cordell and Cordell. When my situation started I went to multiple attorneys, they all gave me the same outcome. That I had no ground to stand on and I just had to deal with it. None of them even wanted a back story for my situation. I then sat down with Kellan from this law firm. He wanted to know the whole story and actually cared about the situation and finding the best resolution for me and my son. When it came time to go to court he went above and beyond for me and my son. He knows the law and will do right by you and your family. I could not be happier with him as attorney. He keeps you updated and always focuses on your goals. Would highly recommend. If i Had chosen a different attorney the outcome may have been different. He is a valued asset to this firm and the best at what he does.
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Brian Eggert
Kellan Potts took over my divorce case and I’ve been happy with his performance. He responds to emails and phone calls quickly, as well as explaining the process and what’s coming next. I would recommend him to represent anyone going through a divorce
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Robert Simpson
Kellan Potts of Cordell and Cordell in Chattanooga has my absolute best recommendation for a divorce attorney. Kellan is professional an courteous to all in the judiciary and with his clients. He does not speak without having the knowledge to back up his statements. I fired another firm after they and their mediator tried to convince me to take a “good deal” from my wife’s attorney. Kellan Potts was the best decision I made in a bad situation. If you’re a man and need representation in a divorce, don’t go anywhere else. Kellan and Cordell and Cordell represented me and fought for me.
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Larry Burks
I want to use this review to shine light on Kellan Potts, who went above and beyond for me in my divorce case to get it settled as painless and with as little stress on me as possible. This man really knows how the process works and anybody would be lucky to have him as their attorney in the case of a divorce. Thank you Kellan
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Clinton Gipson
Amanda Morrison, and the team at Cordell and Cordell have certainly won my confidence, and have represented me in an exemplary manner. I appreciate their expertise, and compassion during such a difficult time, and would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone in need of such services.
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Lawrence Galera
As a father of 3 young children, I never wanted a divorce, but circumstances had lead me down a path of the inevitable. After meeting with a few different lawyers, I took a chance on Kellan Potts because of their reputation as a “father’s rights” advocate within the Cordell & Cordell firm. Still in the process, I’ve been very pleased with his professionalism and his sincere understanding for my case and objectives. Kellan always reminded me that I’m the person in control of the direction of my legal actions. He would present all perspectives of the situation and potential outcomes, but would ultimately make it my decision in where to move forward without pushing to persuade one way or the other. I would definitely recommend the services of Kellan Potts for anyone in my situation. He goes above and beyond the call of duty.
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Eric Holmes
I recently went through a divorce. I was unsure who to trust or what to do. I found Cordell Cordell on the internet. I called and made a consultation appointment. I am so glad I did. Kellan Potts had all the answers and made me feel at ease. He led me through the whole process and did a magnificent job. Good enough job I recommended my son to him. Thank you Kellan. Two thumbs up from me.
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Steve Lyles thedjscubasteve (Dj Scubasteve)
My experience through the law and court system has never been a good one. UNTIL NOW! Kellan Potts is a rockstar and deserves every good thing in life. His attention to detail, consideration of my past experiences and current legal situation was truly refreshing. He’s punctual, straight forward and considerate in demeanor and communication, which I appreciate completely. I’ll have additional legal needs in the future, unfortunately but Kellan Potts with Cordell & Cordell will be my first, and last call. Thanks Kellan!
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Joe Hoffman
Kellan has been very professional throughout my divorce case. He has been accommodating for special considerations in my case. He has always promptly answered questions and provided counsel. I strongly recommend Kellan to everyone.
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