Divorce/ Family Law

Nashville Divorce Lawyer, Family Law Attorney Penny Harrington

As a former Davidson County General Sessions Judge and Tennessee Certified Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, attorney Penny Harrington provides well-qualified advice to clients on how to protect themselves and their children during family law proceedings. If you would like to meet with Ms. Harrington, contact Harrington Law Office and make arrangements for a consultation.

Do you need to be divorced?

If you are considering divorce, you are probably disappointed, discouraged, or angry. Despite that emotional turmoil, your future and that of your children depends on the decisions you make during the process of divorce (dissolution of marriage). Nashville divorce lawyer Penny Harrington will help you identify realistic goals and an effective strategy to accomplish them. In nearly every case, she is able to help her client, even when the circumstances of the divorce are painful, negotiate a Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA) that allows a judge to grant a no-fault divorce, avoiding the public exposure, expense, and animosity of a trial.

Issues at stake may include the divorce settlement regarding the division of marital assets, a parenting plan establishing residential living arrangements, child custody, and visitation, child support, and alimony (spousal support). It is extremely important that as soon as you realize you need to be divorced, before agreeing to any temporary arrangement, you select a lawyer.

If you would like to meet with Nashville divorce lawyer Penny Harrington to discuss your situation, contact Harrington Law Office and make arrangements for a consultation.

Are you planning adoption?

A lawyer with experience in adoption, Ms. Harrington will advise you before and during the process of adoption, carefully reviewing the credentials of the agency and making sure your relationship with your child is legally secure.

Are you considering a pre-nuptial agreement?

By clearly identifying property and assets before you enter marriage, the responsibilities of you and your spouse during the marriage, and protections for any children, heritage trusts, business partners, or others whose financial interests may be affected by the marriage, a pre-marital contract can resolve issues that may otherwise interfere with relationships in your new family. Attorney Penny Harrington will help you negotiate terms and draft and review pre-nuptial contracts.

What protection is there for a non-traditional family ?

As a lawyer and a former judge, Penny Harrington has seen the legal community grow more aware of the needs of non-traditional families, including gay and lesbian partnerships. She will help them with protections currently available under the law.

Can a domestic law attorney help me with…

Other areas in which a lawyer helps families include:

• annulments
• paternity actions
• drafting of guardianships and conservatorships
• juvenile court proceedings
• elder law issues
• domestic violence protection / restraining orders
• Rule 31 Mediation to help resolve family disputes over treatment plans for seniors or children
• will contests
• resolution of other disputes among family members

For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions on Family Law or contact Harrison Law Office in Nashville.

Davidson County family law attorney Penny Harrington represents clients in communities near Nashville, Tennessee, including Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Dickson. Throughout her career she has consistently advocated for families and children. The firm’s office is conveniently located in the West End of Nashville, free parking is available, and the firm accepts credit cards for payment.