Harrington Law, PLLC

Harrington Law, PLLC

Focusing on Collaborative Divorce- an out of court, settlement based approach to divorce, Whitney works hard to maintain civility and respect during the divorce process. She educates her clients about the legal process, working closely with them to ensure they understand their options so to empower them in making the best decisions for the future health of their family.  Her goal is to serve each client individually, striving to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves, realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still stands. Most times, the best approach requires taking the decision-making power out of the judge’s hands and squarely putting it back into the hands of clients, those who know what their families need the most, in collaborative divorce or mediation.  Sometimes that’s not possible, and the case has to be taken to a courtroom. 

Under Tennessee law, grandparents may adopt a grandchild if the child’s parents agree or if parental rights have been terminated or need to be. Grandparents often pursue adoption in situations where the child’s parent is in trouble with the law or is financially unable to provide for the child, or is not adequately providing the child with sufficient care.

Collaborative Divorce is an out of court, settlement based, approach to divorce. It is a team approach, in which your divorce is viewed as a problem to be solved, rather than a competition to be won. The focus is on reaching a mutually acceptable, durable agreement in the resolution of your divorce.

When collaborative divorce isn’t the right process for a family, we still strongly encourage clients to resolve their disputes in an amicable proceeding outside of court by reaching a negotiated settlement. We can help you in the process, as your attorney and advocate.

At Harrington Law, we recognize that all marriages comprise two individuals with different perspectives, values, attitudes, beliefs and backgrounds. The process will unfold differently for each and every couple, especially when children are involved. Sometimes Collaborative Divorce, or a negotiated settlement just won’t work for a family, and going to court will be necessary. We’ll guide you every step of the way, working as a team to confront any possible issues.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Collaborative Divorce
• Negotiated Settlements
• Litigated Divorce
• Adoption