Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Lebanon, TN
For over 25 years, Chadwick J Hayes Attorney At Law have dedicated their practice to guiding Middle Tennessee residents through complex family law matters with compassion and expertise. Our firm operates from a uniquely welcoming environmenta renovated 1934 home that fosters open dialogue and problem-solving. We specialize in divorce, child custody, mediation, probate, and estate planning, prioritizing the best interests of children and families while maintaining aggressive courtroom representation when necessary.With decades of combined experience, we combine personalized legal counsel with proactive strategies to address property division, spousal support, and post-divorce enforcement. Our approach emphasizes transparency, client education, and ethical advocacy, ensuring clients understand their rights and options throughout the legal process. We serve clients from all walks of life, offering consultations in our home-like office, on our porch, or by our garden to create a comfortable atmosphere for sensitive discussions.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Mediation Services
Probate & Estates
Alimony Support
Paternity Cases
Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
Juvenile Law
Guardianships
Will Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of focused family law experience in Middle Tennessee.
- Our personalized mediation approach prioritizes client control over legal outcomes.
- We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with ethical, transparent representation.
- Our home-like office environment fosters open communication during sensitive matters.
- We provide practical legal education to empower informed decision-making.
Services
Divorce Representation
We provide comprehensive divorce legal services addressing property division, child custody, and spousal support. Our attorneys help clients navigate both contested and uncontested divorces, including military divorce cases. With decades of experience, we combine courtroom advocacy with mediation options to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing emotional stress.
Child Custody
Our firm specializes in creating custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. We guide clients through custody determinations using Tennessee's statutory criteria, helping develop parenting plans that address visitation rights and decision-making responsibilities while advocating for clients' parental interests in court proceedings.
Mediation Services
We facilitate voluntary divorce resolutions through mediation in a relaxed, non-adversarial environment. Our process helps couples negotiate settlements regarding property division, child support, and custody matters while maintaining confidentiality and avoiding lengthy litigation, often completing agreements in a single session.
Probate & Estates
Our services include will preparation, probate proceedings, and advance directive documentation. We help clients create legally sound wills, establish powers of attorney, and develop comprehensive estate plans that ensure their wishes are honored regarding property distribution and medical decisions.
Paternity Cases
We assist clients in establishing legal parentage through court proceedings, addressing related issues like child support and custody rights. Our attorneys help unmarried parents understand their legal responsibilities and rights while focusing on the child's best interests throughout the process.
People
Gloria Jean Evins
Attorney
With over 25 years of family law experience, Gloria Jean Evins provides compassionate legal representation. As a mother who experienced divorce, she combines personal understanding with professional expertise to guide clients through difficult transitions while maintaining courtroom effectiveness.
Chadwick J. Hayes
Attorney
Chadwick J. Hayes brings extensive family law experience to client representation. He focuses on personalized legal strategies for divorce, custody, and mediation cases, emphasizing client education and proactive problem-solving while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills when necessary.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We focus on divorce, child custody, spousal support, mediation, probate, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and juvenile law matters.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediation facilitates voluntary resolutions through negotiation in a relaxed setting, avoiding courtroom litigation while maintaining confidentiality.
What factors determine child custody in Tennessee?
Tennessee considers child's best interests, parental relationships, and statutory factors outlined in TCA 36-6-106 when determining custody arrangements.
Do you handle military divorces?
Yes, we have experience with military divorce cases involving unique jurisdictional and benefits-related considerations.
How can I prepare for my initial consultation?
Write down your questions beforehand, and be prepared to discuss your family dynamics and specific legal concerns.
What estate planning documents do you prepare?
We create wills, living wills, powers of attorney, and guardianship documents to address end-of-life and incapacity planning.
