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Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Knoxville
At Held Law Firm, we are dedicated to guiding families through life's most challenging transitions with integrity and compassion. With over 50 years of combined experience in family law, our team of attorneys and legal professionals is committed to providing personalized, client-centered representation. We approach every case with a focus on restoring hope and empowering clients to build better futures, whether through divorce, child custody matters, adoption, or other family law issues.Our practice is rooted in a deep understanding of Tennessee family law and a commitment to aggressive, yet empathetic advocacy. We pride ourselves on being actively involved in our local community and maintaining a team of fearless trial attorneys who are supported by meticulous preparation. Our goal is for every client to leave their legal journey feeling confident and supported, knowing they received the full attention and expertise of our entire firm.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Adoption
Child Support
High Asset Divorce
Order of Protection
Estate Planning
Mediation
Grandparents Rights
Property Division
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in family law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to your unique situation
- We combine compassionate support with aggressive courtroom representation
- Actively involved in improving our local Knoxville community
- Fearless trial attorneys with a proven track record of successful outcomes
What people say
Professional and timely
Compassionate and understanding
Fearless trial attorneys
Highly experienced
Excellent communication
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We handle both contested and uncontested divorces with equal dedication, focusing on protecting client interests while minimizing emotional stress. Our approach combines negotiation, mediation, and litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client dignity throughout the process.
Child Custody Advocacy
We specialize in developing comprehensive child custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys help create detailed parenting plans addressing visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and conflict resolution strategies. We advocate for clients in both initial custody determinations and modification cases.
Adoption Services
Our firm guides clients through all types of Tennessee adoptions including stepparent, grandparent, foster parent, and private adoptions. We handle necessary documentation, court filings, and representation throughout the process, ensuring compliance with all state requirements while making the experience as smooth as possible for families.
High-Asset Divorce
We specialize in complex property division cases involving significant assets, business interests, and retirement accounts. Our attorneys work with financial experts to accurately value and distribute marital assets while protecting client financial interests in high-net-worth divorce cases.
Child Support Guidance
Our attorneys help establish, modify, and enforce child support arrangements that meet Tennessee guidelines while considering each family's unique circumstances. We assist with income verification, calculation disputes, and enforcement actions to ensure children receive appropriate financial support.
People
Margaret Held
Founding Attorney
Margaret Held brings decades of family law experience to her role as founding attorney. With a no-quit mentality, she passionately advocates for clients facing complex family law issues, combining legal expertise with compassionate support to help clients through difficult transitions.
Jonathan Baumgartner
Associate Attorney
Jonathan Baumgartner contributes his legal expertise to the firm's family law practice. He works closely with clients and senior attorneys to provide comprehensive legal representation in divorce, custody, and other family law matters while benefiting from the firm's collective experience.
Faith Held
JD/Paralegal
Faith Held combines her legal education and practical experience to support clients throughout their legal processes. As a JD/Paralegal, she provides valuable assistance in case preparation and client communication while working toward full attorney licensure.
Questions
What areas of family law does Held Law Firm specialize in?
Held Law Firm specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, high-asset divorce cases, orders of protection, and grandparent rights in Tennessee family law.
How does Held Law Firm handle complex divorce cases?
Our experienced attorneys use a combination of negotiation, mediation, and litigation to resolve complex divorces, focusing on protecting client interests while minimizing emotional stress.
Can Held Law Firm help with adoption processes in Tennessee?
Yes, we guide clients through all types of Tennessee adoptions including stepparent, grandparent, foster parent, and private adoptions with comprehensive legal support.
What makes Held Law Firm different from other family law practices?
We combine over 50 years of experience with personalized service, local knowledge, and a team approach where hiring one attorney means accessing our entire firm's expertise.
Do you offer free consultations for family law matters?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations by Zoom or telephone for all prospective clients to discuss their specific family law situations.
How does Held Law Firm support clients during child custody disputes?
We help clients develop comprehensive parenting plans, advocate for their rights in court, and focus on creating workable solutions that prioritize children's best interests.
