About Peterson White — Family Law Knoxville Tennessee
Family law Knoxville clients facing divorce, adoption, custody, or estate planning needs turn to Peterson White at 6330 Baum Drive. The firm represents clients in Knox County family court and surrounding East Tennessee jurisdictions, with attorneys Jennifer White, Elizabeth P., Jodi Loden, and Kendra leading a multi-attorney practice. Peterson White handles family law, workers’ compensation, insurance defense, and estate planning, allowing clients to work with one firm across related life matters. Clients searching for Knoxville family law counsel appreciate the firm’s breadth and responsiveness.
Jodi Loden specifically earns strong reviews for custody cases involving non-relative guardianship and subsequent adoption — unusually complex matters requiring careful handling. Elizabeth P. manages family law intake and case communication, while Jennifer White leads the firm. The practice also handles estate planning packages — wills, living wills, and related documents — for clients wanting to prepare alongside other family law transitions.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe Peterson White attorneys as responsive, compassionate, and knowledgeable about Tennessee family law. Multiple clients praise Elizabeth’s accessibility and kindness in initial consultations. Jodi Loden is specifically named by clients who won difficult non-biological custody cases and later returned for adoptions. Estate planning clients describe the firm’s work as professional and A+ quality. As with any family law firm, contested matter outcomes vary, and setting clear expectations during consultation is important.
Family Law Knoxville — Practice Areas & Services
- Divorce representation in Knox County family court
- Child custody and visitation disputes
- Adoption and guardianship proceedings
- Estate planning including wills and living wills
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Insurance defense representation
- Post-divorce modifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a divorce take in Knox County, Tennessee?
Tennessee requires a 60-day waiting period for divorces without minor children and 90 days when minor children are involved. Uncontested divorces typically finalize shortly after the waiting period, while contested matters in Knox County Circuit Court often take 6 to 18 months depending on issues. The Knox County Courthouse is located at 400 Main Street.
What does adoption require in Tennessee?
Tennessee adoption requires termination of biological parental rights, a home study, and a final adoption hearing. Stepparent and grandparent adoptions move faster than adoptions from foster care. The Department of Children’s Services may be involved in some cases. A family law attorney manages paperwork, hearings, and interactions with any required state agencies.
Why should I pair family law with estate planning?
Major family transitions — divorce, remarriage, adoption — affect beneficiaries, guardianship of minor children, and asset ownership. Updating wills, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations together with family law matters prevents unintended outcomes. Firms that handle both, like Peterson White, can coordinate the documents.
Quick Facts: Family Law in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Tennessee Divorce Waiting Period: 60 days without minor children; 90 days with minor children — Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-101
- Child Support Guidelines: Tennessee uses Income Shares model with calculator published by DHS — Tennessee Department of Human Services
- Knox County Courthouse: Family matters heard at 400 Main Street, Knoxville — Knox County Courts
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