Tennessee & Georgia Family Law Attorneys

Facing Divorce or a Custody Dispute? Get Clarity on What Happens Next

Family law matters affect the people and relationships you care about most, and the decisions made now can shape your life for years to come. From our offices in Chattanooga and Winchester, Tennessee, and Dalton, Georgia, Davis & Davis represents clients across Tennessee and Georgia in divorce, custody, and other family law matters — with the steady guidance and honest answers this kind of case deserves.

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Family Law Services We Handle in Tennessee & Georgia

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Divorce

Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, the process, timeline, and what's at stake are different. Uncontested divorces — where both spouses agree on the terms — are generally faster, but still benefit from a lawyer making sure everything is filed correctly and enforceable. Contested divorces, where spouses disagree on key issues, require negotiation or a family court judge to decide the outcome. Either way, we help clients through property division, parenting plans, and finalizing the terms of the divorce.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Custody is often the most emotional part of a family law case. We help parents pursue joint or sole custody arrangements, build parenting plans, and establish visitation rights, always with a focus on what's actually workable for your family and your children.

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Child Support

We help clients establish fair child support arrangements and pursue modifications when circumstances change — a job loss, a move, or a shift in custody time can all affect what's fair going forward.

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Alimony

Spousal support isn't automatic or one-size-fits-all. We help clients understand what factors courts consider and advocate for an outcome that reflects your actual financial situation.

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Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement can protect both spouses by setting clear expectations before a marriage begins. We help clients draft agreements that are fair, clear, and built to hold up if they're ever needed.

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Adoptions

We help families grow through step-parent and private adoptions, handling the legal paperwork and court proceedings so the process moves as smoothly as possible during an already significant life change.

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Agreed Parenting Plans

When parents can agree on how they'll share time and decisions about their children, an agreed parenting plan puts that agreement in writing and makes it enforceable. Both Tennessee and Georgia require a parenting plan when custody is decided, and a well-drafted plan clearly covers schedules, holidays, school and medical decisions, and how future disagreements will be handled. We help parents build plans that work in real life and hold up in court.

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Establish Paternity

Establishing paternity legally identifies a child's father, which affects child support, custody and visitation rights, and the child's access to inheritance, insurance, and benefits. Paternity can be established through a voluntary acknowledgment or through DNA testing and a court order. In Georgia, unmarried fathers may also need to legitimate their child to gain custody or visitation rights. We help mothers and fathers establish paternity and protect their rights.

Why Choose Davis & Davis for Your Family Law Attorney

Family-Led, Family-Focused

Family law isn't abstract to us — protecting your relationship with your children and your future is exactly the kind of case we take personally.

Judicial Insight Into Family Court

Founder Floyd Don Davis spent two terms as Franklin County General Sessions Judge before founding the firm in 2004. His son Robert continues that tradition today, currently serving as Municipal Judge in Decherd, TN — judicial perspective on both ends of the firm's history.

Mediation Experience

Attorney Robert Davis holds an LL.M. in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from Chapman University School of Law and has hands-on experience mediating family disputes through the Riverside Superior Court system — a real alternative to contentious litigation when a case can be resolved that way.

Honest, Steady Communication

You'll always know where your case stands, from the first conversation to the final outcome — no confusing legal jargon, no disappearing for weeks at a time, and no wondering whether your calls will be returned.

Real Recognition, Real Results

Attorney Andy Peters Davis has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for four consecutive years and named one of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

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What to Expect From Your Free Consultation

  1. We start with a free consultation — a conversation about your situation, what's at stake, and what outcome you're hoping for.
  2. We walk you through your options, including whether mediation could be a fit for your case or whether it's likely headed toward litigation.
  3. We give you honest answers, so you understand what to expect and can decide how to move forward with confidence, not guesswork.


Family law cases move at different speeds — some benefit from taking the time to get it right, others need quicker action. Either way, you'll always know where your case stands.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does a family lawyer handle?

    A family lawyer handles legal matters involving marriage and children, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, prenuptial agreements, and adoptions. If a situation affects your family relationships or finances tied to them, it's worth having it reviewed.

  • What's the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?

    In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on the major terms — property division, custody, support — which generally makes the process faster and less costly. In a contested divorce, spouses disagree on one or more key issues, requiring negotiation or a judge to decide the outcome, which typically takes longer.

  • How is child custody determined in Tennessee?

    Tennessee courts decide custody based on what's in the best interest of the child, weighing factors like each parent's relationship with the child, stability, and ability to meet the child's needs. There's no automatic preference for one parent over the other, which is why having your specific situation presented clearly matters.

  • Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

    It's not required, but it's still worth having one — even an uncontested divorce involves paperwork that needs to be filed correctly and terms that need to be enforceable. A lawyer can make sure nothing gets overlooked that could cause problems later.

  • Can I adopt my stepchild?

    In many cases, yes, though it typically requires the other biological parent's consent or a court terminating their parental rights, along with court approval of the adoption. An attorney can walk you through what's needed for your specific situation.

Protect What Matters Most — Let's Talk About Your Next Step

Whatever you're facing — a divorce, a custody dispute, or another family matter — you deserve clear answers and steady support. Contact Davis & Davis for a free, no-obligation consultation.