Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Memphis, TN
At Thomas Family Law, we believe every client deserves unparalleled service and a committed team working in their best interests to resolve complex family law issues. Our guiding principles combine compassion with legal expertise, ensuring clients receive personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys deliver results-driven representation in divorce, child custody, and asset protection matters.We prioritize client victories over profit, maintaining the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and integrity in all interactions. Our teams discipline and drive ensure we provide the knowledge and creative problem-solving necessary for successful outcomes. Deeply rooted in community service, we extend our commitment to ethical responsibility beyond the courtroom, supporting local initiatives and pro bono causes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Mediation Services
Asset Protection
Post-Divorce Modifications
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Parental Relocation
Retirement Plan Division
International Custody Disputes
Highlights and features
- We prioritize client victories over profit, ensuring personalized legal strategies for each case.
- Our attorneys combine decades of experience with innovative solutions for complex family law disputes.
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees, maintaining ethical standards in all interactions.
- Our team is recognized for responsiveness, often returning client calls within 24 hours.
- We serve local communities through pro bono work and charitable initiatives, reflecting our core values.
What people say
Exceptional responsiveness
Compassionate representation
Strong courtroom results
Transparent communication
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide strategic legal advocacy for divorce cases, handling complex issues like property division, alimony, and child support. We focus on minimizing emotional stress while protecting client interests through negotiation or litigation. With expertise in Tennessee and Mississippi law, we ensure tailored solutions for both contested and uncontested divorces.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements prioritizing children's well-being, addressing visitation rights, parental responsibilities, and relocation disputes. Our team navigates state-specific laws to create sustainable parenting plans, modifying agreements as family dynamics evolve while maintaining focus on the child's best interests.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate collaborative resolutions for divorce and custody matters, reducing conflict and costs. We help clients maintain control over decisions regarding property division, child support, and parenting schedules through structured negotiations that preserve relationships and avoid court battles.
Asset Protection
We protect clients' financial interests by distinguishing marital from separate assets, handling complex valuations for businesses, real estate, and retirement accounts. Our approach ensures equitable distribution while safeguarding inheritances and premarital property under Tennessee and Mississippi statutes.
Post-Divorce Modifications
We assist with modifying custody, visitation, or support orders due to changed circumstances like income shifts or relocation. Our attorneys prove material changes in Tennessee courts or address Mississippi's requirements, ensuring updated agreements reflect current family needs.
People
Justin K. Thomas
Owner / Attorney
Justin Thomas specializes in family law with a focus on divorce and custody cases. He combines legal expertise with compassionate representation, prioritizing client needs while maintaining courtroom effectiveness. His approach emphasizes transparent communication and cost-efficient solutions.
Emily R. Payne
Attorney
Emily Payne provides dedicated legal counsel in family law matters, supporting clients through divorce proceedings and custody disputes. She contributes to the firm's commitment to personalized service and community-focused legal advocacy.
Heather Smith
Paralegal / Office Manager
Heather Smith manages office operations while supporting clients as a paralegal. Her organizational skills ensure efficient case management, complementing the firm's client-first approach through attentive administrative support.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, mediation, asset protection, and post-divorce modifications across Tennessee and Mississippi.
How does your firm approach divorce cases?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, prioritizing negotiated settlements while preparing for litigation to protect client interests in property division and custody matters.
Can you help with child custody modifications?
Yes, we handle custody modifications requiring material change demonstrations in Tennessee courts and address Mississippi's specific legal requirements for parenting plan adjustments.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, our certified mediators facilitate collaborative resolutions for divorce and custody issues, helping clients avoid court battles through structured negotiations.
How do you handle interstate custody disputes?
We manage interstate and international custody cases, including Hague Convention litigation, ensuring compliance with Tennessee, Mississippi, and international legal standards.
