- DivorceThe Law Office of James H. Snyder, Jr. works closely with you throughout the divorce process. For more than 25 years, James H. Snyder, Jr. has focused on providing personalized advice tailored to the client’s needs. He takes the time to learn about what you want, while developing a plan that truly advocates for your interests. The goal is to address your needs while protecting your rights in reaching a divorce agreement.
- Child SupportOnce these matters are approved by the Court, they become enforceable unless you go back to court and have the Permanent Parenting Plan modified. It is critical to work with a lawyer who will advocate for your needs and ensure you will have a meaningful role in your child’s life after you are divorced. You need to have a significant role in your child’s life with appropriate parenting time. The child support payments should be fair and provide for the child’s needs. At the Law Office of James Snyder, Jr. the focus is on obtaining an outcome that protects your role as parent.
- Child Custody and VisitationThe goal is to provide residents of Alcoa, Maryville, Knoxville and the surrounding counties of East Tennessee with knowledgeable and compassionate counsel when facing child custody relocation issues.
- AdoptionIf you and your family are thinking about adopting a child, you know how complicated adoption law is in Tennessee. It is essential for families who are considering adoption to speak with a lawyer who understands the complexities of adoption law and knows how to resolve your issues as efficiently as possible.
- PaternityThe Law Office of James H. Snyder, Jr. has represented both mothers and fathers in paternity cases, and James H. Snyder, Jr. has even decided these cases while serving as the juvenile court referee (now called magistrate). Let James H. Snyder, Jr.’s experience help you during this challenging and often scary time in your life.
- GuardianshipThere are a number of disputes that can arise during the probate process. These conflicts may include Will contests or contested guardianships. When serious arguments emerge, it is important to work with a lawyer who understands how to resolve these issues and to obtain this assistance as soon as the dispute is suspected.
- Spousal SupportSpousal support (alimony) that was reasonable at the time it was ordered sometimes needs to be adjusted. Whether the alimony can be increased, decreased or terminated is determined by a number of both legal and factual issues which can only be assessed by an experienced family law attorney.
- Criminal DefenseJames H. Snyder Jr. graduated from the University of Tennessee, College of Law in 1988. Upon graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Joe D. Duncan, Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals until he retired on September 1, 1990.
- MisdemeanorsSince 1996 Mr. Snyder has focused on helping people who need assistance with family matters: divorces (either contested and uncontested), post-divorce matters (such as child custody and child support), parental relocation, adoptions (including step-parent, agreed and contested hearings), Orders of Protection, and criminal defense related to family law matters, including domestic assault, stalking, harassment, and various other misdemeanors and felonies.
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- Estate PlanningAttorney James H. Snyder Jr. has extensive experience negotiating and litigating many types of family law and estate planning cases.
- WillsThe Law Office of James H. Snyder, Jr. brings a thorough understanding of the probate process in Tennessee. James H. Snyder, Jr.’s focus is in providing compassionate knowledgeable advice ensuring efficient administration of your estate according to your wishes.
- TrustsJames H. Snyder Jr. recognizes that an integral part of being a family law attorney is helping clients properly provide for their family and loved ones using personalized wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives, the establishment of conservatorships, and the probate of estates. He recognizes that these matters require particular care in dealing with the concerns of many family members while always providing dignified professional legal service.
- Power of AttorneyJames Snyder has been our family attorney for nearly a decade. He has been to court, filed Powers of Attorney, and given general legal advice for us. He is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.”
- ProbateEvery client deserves personalized attention. Every situation is different. This means that every client needs a unique approach to their estate plan.