Domestic

A Divorce proceeding when the parties cannot agree on a distribution of their respective assets, debts, and/or the allocation of parenting time or decision making for their children.  Should your case go to trial, one of Mr. Stokes strengths is in the courtroom.   

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Is a proceeding that determines who shall receive and who shall pay support for a child.  Most commonly this derives in the form of when a child is born to parties who are not married (wedlock).  In the state of TN, pursuant to T.C.A. 36-2-303 custody of said child is presumed to be with the mother.  However, either the mother or father must file a case, in order to have a court determine and institute their legal rights and obligations with their child, such as parenting time, custody, decision making, child support, and visitation with other interested parties, usually grandparents. 

is a legal proceeding whereby parties can make a child who is not their biological child their legal child which results in the same legal responsibilities as if that child was actually the biological child of the partner.  These matters can also be contested or uncontested and depends on numerous factors

Parenting plans are the orders of the court that govern the rights, respnisiblities and duties of parents in respect to their child or children.  These orders may be changed if there is a material change of circumstances to the parties of the children.  There are numerous examples that justify a change.  Consulting a professional to safeguard your child and your wife is always the best route. 

are “traffic offenses” and covers a multitude of crimes that occur when an individual is operating a motor vehicle and are generally governed by State statutes; however, a person can be charged with a driving offense in Federal Court. This usually occurs when a person breaks a State law while on Federal Property, for example if a person gets charged with DUI while in a Federal National Park, they will face prosecution in Federal Court.Add a description about this item

are charges that are brought in either State or Federal Court when an individual either possesses, sales, or manufactures an illicit substance. Drug charges are serious crimes and can range from a misdemeanor to a Class A Felony. This is the highest level of a crime in Tennessee and can equate to the same charge and penalties for Murder.

are offenses that generally arise when violence occurs during sexual acts, or there is a lack of consent of a party, or a party is unable to consent in accordance with the law. Sex Crimes are VERY serious crimes and carry some of the MOST serious consequences in the law. Due to the fact, that some crimes and a subsequent conviction require a person to become a Registered Sex Offender. If this occurs, a person who must be listed on the SRO can be subject to things that impact and effect their lives forever. These offenses may be prosecuted in State and Federal Court and should never be navigated without the assistance of a professional lawyer.  

are offenses that are generally committed against another person and can also have a wide range of jailtime, fines, and punishment. A violent offense can range from a misdemeanor to a Class A Felony. These crimes can occur in State and Federal Court and can also have life-threatening consequences, such as death, life in prison, loosing the right to bear arms, and even the right to vote

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are offenses that are generally committed against another person and can also have a wide range of jailtime, fines, and punishment. A violent offense can range from a misdemeanor to a Class A Felony. These crimes can occur in State and Federal Court and can also have life-threatening consequences, such as death, life in prison, loosing the right to bear arms, and even the right to vote