Fighting for What Matters Most
When your marriage ends, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Your children, your finances, and your future are all on the line. Murfreesboro family law attorney Scott Kimberly represents men who refuse to walk away with less than they deserve.
With a practice dedicated exclusively to family law, Scott brings focused, court-tested strategy to every divorce, custody dispute, and support case in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee.
Murfreesboro Family Lawyer Who Fights for Your Future
Family law cases in Rutherford County can reshape your life, your relationship with your children, your financial security, and your peace of mind. You deserve an attorney who treats your case with the gravity it deserves.
Attorney Scott Kimberly brings focused, no-nonsense family law representation to clients in Murfreesboro and across Middle Tennessee. Whether you’re facing a contested divorce, a custody dispute, or a parenting plan modification hearing, Scott navigates the complexities of Tennessee family law with precision and purpose.
This practice is dedicated exclusively to family law matters, which means deeper expertise, sharper strategy, and complete focus on the issues that affect your family.
Family Law Focused Practice
Extensive knowledge and experience of Rutherford County courts and judges
You work directly with Attorney Scott Kimberly
Family Law Practice Areas in Murfreesboro
Divorce
Contested and uncontested divorce representation. Property division, asset protection, and support negotiations handled with strategy and clarity.
Child Custody
Parenting plans, primary residential parent designations, and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children under Tennessee law.
Child Support
Calculation, enforcement, and modification of child support orders. We ensure support obligations accurately reflect income and parenting arrangements.
Parenting Plan
Life changes and court orders should reflect that. We pursue modifications to custody, support, and parenting plans when circumstances materially change.
Alimony/Spousal Support
Negotiating or contesting spousal support in Tennessee. We work to achieve outcomes that reflect your contributions and protect your financial future.
Orders of Protection
Defending against and seeking orders of protection in Rutherford County. We handle these high-stakes matters quickly and with close attention to the facts.
Paternity
Establishing or contesting paternity in Tennessee courts. Paternity determinations directly affect custody rights, support obligations, and inheritance.
Mediation/Negotiation
Strategic negotiation and mediation to resolve family disputes efficiently and effectively. Reducing cost, time, and conflict when the right conditions exist.
Representing Men Through Every Stage of Family Law
Family law courts and proceedings carry assumptions that can work against fathers and husbands. Attorney Scott Kimberly understands the unique challenges men face, from custody battles where the deck feels stacked, to divorce proceedings where years of hard work are on the line. This practice is built to serve men who are serious about protecting their parental rights, their finances, and their futures.
Fathers fighting for equal or primary custody of their children
Men navigating high-asset or complex property division
Dads seeking to modify unfair custody or support arrangements
Husbands facing contested or uncontested divorce proceedings
Men responding to orders of protection or false allegations
Fathers establishing paternity and parental rights
Men relocating or dealing with a relocating co-parent
You Have Rights.
We Fight for Them.
Tennessee law requires courts to consider the best interests of the child, not defaulting to the wishes of the mother. A skilled Murfreesboro family law attorney can level the playing field and ensure your voice is heard in every proceeding.
A Note to Mothers and Female Clients
While this practice focuses heavily on representing men through difficult family law matters, Attorney Scott Kimberly welcomes all clients who need skilled, dedicated family law representation. Women facing divorce, custody disputes, DCS involvement, contested adoptions, guardianship controversies, or termination proceedings deserve the same level of strategic advocacy. You are welcome here. If you’re a mother facing legal challenges, such as protecting your parental rights, defending against a false dependency allegation, or navigating a guardianship dispute with a relative, Scott Kimberly can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is child custody decided in Tennessee?
Tennessee courts determine custody based on the “best interests of the child” standard, weighing factors like each parent’s involvement, stability, work schedule, and the child’s relationship with both parents. Courts do not automatically favor mothers.
What is the difference between legal and physical custody in Tennessee?
Legal custody covers major decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and religion. Physical custody determines where the child lives. Both can be sole or shared, and many Tennessee orders split legal custody equally while designating a primary residential parent.
How long does a divorce take in Murfreesboro?
Tennessee requires a 60-day waiting period for divorces without minor children and 90 days with minor children. Uncontested divorces can resolve shortly after that. Contested divorces involving property or custody disputes may take 12–24 months or longer.
Can I modify a custody or parenting plan?
Yes. Tennessee allows modifications when there has been a “material change in circumstances” since the original order such as a job change, relocation, or shift in the child’s needs. Courts then reconsider the best interests standard.
How is property divided in a Tennessee divorce?
Tennessee is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning marital property is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. Courts consider factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse’s contributions, and economic circumstances.
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
While not legally required, having an attorney review or draft your agreement protects you from unintended consequences, especially around retirement accounts, real estate, and future modifications. Many “simple” divorces become complicated after the fact.
What should I do if I’m served with an order of protection?
Do not violate the order, even if you believe it is false. Contact an attorney immediately. Orders of protection in Tennessee have serious consequences for custody and can affect your record. You have the right to contest the order at a hearing.
How is child support calculated in Tennessee?
Tennessee uses an Income Shares Model that considers both parents’ gross incomes, parenting time, and additional expenses like childcare and insurance. An attorney can help you ensure the calculation is accurate and favorable to your situation.
Serving Murfreesboro and Rutherford County
If you’re searching for a Murfreesboro family law attorney, attorney Scott Kimberly offers focused, experienced representation for individuals and families in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and throughout Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our office handles cases in adjacent or nearby counties on a case-by-case basis. Scott Kimberly is familiar with the local procedures, judges, and standards that directly affect your case. Local knowledge matters in family law and his practice is rooted in the Murfreesboro community. Whether you need a divorce lawyer in Murfreesboro, a child custody attorney in Rutherford County, or help modifying an existing support or custody order, this practice exists to give you a clear path forward with a dedicated advocate in your corner.