Divorce and Family Law

Divorce presents a variety of challenging issues. It is a troubling and emotional time for any family, yet a time when you must make important decisions that will have a profound effect on your future. Bateman Gibson lawyers take a compassionate approach by surrounding you with a team of caring professionals who work with you to thoroughly define your needs and expectations. We educate you through each step of the process so that you will make well-informed decisions. Acting as confidants, advisors, and overseers to secure your financial status and effectively protect your rights, we work diligently to gain favorable results for you.

You can be assured of a no-nonsense approach to resolving conflict in order to minimize distress and avoid running up needless fees. We encourage parties to work together so they can achieve a relatively amicable divorce where goals can be accomplished at minimal cost and litigation avoided whenever possible. However, when going to trial becomes a necessary option Bateman Gibson lawyers are seasoned litigators and are well respected for their ability to gain productive results in the court room. They realize there is no substitution for skill and preparation. In fact, Bateman Gibson lawyers have obtained some of the largest alimony awards in Shelby County.

• Divorce – Contested and Uncontested
• Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation, Arbitration, Collaborative Law
• Child Custody/Visitation
• Alimony/Child Support
• Parenting Plans
• Division of Marital Assets including:
  
  
  • Property Settlements
  • Retirement Funds
  • Marital Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Business Valuation
  • Stock Options
  • Automobiles
  • Hidden Assets
  • Contempt and Modifications