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Attorney Doug Carter has more than 40 years of experience handling family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, probate and wills. To speak with a member of our staff, contact the firm online or by calling 423-926-9193.

Divorce

Filing for divorce is not something to be taken lightly. [su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”]Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful times in a person’s life. Having an experienced lawyer who listens to your needs and acts as an advocate for you can make the process quicker and easier. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we assist people living in and around Johnson City, Tennessee, in both contested and uncontested divorces. We are experienced in and now accepting same sex divorce, custody, and adoption cases. To speak with our staff, contact the firm online or by calling 423-926-9193.[/su_expand]

Child Custody

One of the most contentious issues in a divorce is handling decisions regarding the children, including child support and child custody matters.[su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”] At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we assist people in and around Johnson City, Bristol and Kingsport, Tennessee, with family law matters, including child support and child custody. We understand how difficult and emotional it can be to go through this process. After all, decisions made today will affect the future of you and your children.[/su_expand]

Adoption

When you decide to build your family through adoption, [su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”]or if you are a birth parent choosing a family to raise your child, it’s important that you have an experienced adoption lawyer to assist with the process. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we understand how significant this decision is and we put every effort into working to help you fulfill your wishes and desires regarding adoption. We assist families living in and around Johnson City, Tennessee, with family law matters, including adoption.[/su_expand]

Military Divorce

Personal Injury

When you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, [su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”]there is often an insurance company representative on the other side who is working with lawyers and adjusters who are trying to protect the interests of the person who hurt you. Their goal is to decrease the amount that the insurance company pays you to settle the claim. It’s important to remember that you do have rights, including the right to fair compensation that allows you to pay for medical bills and the treatment that you need to recover from the accident. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we will work to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation that you deserve if you have been injured in an accident. Contact us online or by calling 423-926-9193.[/su_expand]

Wills & Probate

Doug assists individuals who want to create a will in order to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes.[su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”] A will gives you an opportunity to tell people how you want your assets handled and who you want your belongings to go to when you’re no longer here. A simple will is not particularly expensive and it provides you with the peace of mind in knowing that your wishes will be met when you are no longer here. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we assist individuals and families in Johnson City, Tennessee, and surrounding areas who are going through the probate process or dealing with associated legal matters. Doug provides legal counsel and personal representation in all matters involved in uncontested probate.[/su_expand]

Paternity

Paternity involves establishing the father of a child either so the man can establish visitation rights and be a part of the child’s life or so the mother of the child can collect child support.[su_expand link_align=”center”] At the Law Office of
Douglas J. Carter, we assist people in and around Johnson City, Jonesborough, Erwin and Elizabethton, Tennessee, with paternity matters. We can help by preparing and filing your paperwork and representing your case in court. To speak with a member of our staff, contact the firm online or by calling 423-926-9193.

Doug Carter is a paternity attorney who can help to determine paternity and any legal obligations that follow. Without effective legal representation you are not assured the opportunity to play a role in the child’s life. Many men don’t know what their rights are in regard to paternity. Doug has handled many of these cases and has more than 40 years of legal experience. He will explain what your rights are and will fight to defend those rights.[/su_expand]

Grandparents Rights

If you are a grandparent and are concerned about the well-being of your grandchild [su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”]because of possible drug use, neglect, improper supervision or other harmful conduct, or if you have been a part of the child’s life in the past and are no longer given the opportunity to play a role in your grandchild’s life, you need an experienced lawyer who can effectively work to re-establish those rights.Although Tennessee has limited rights for grandparents, if you have had a significant relationship with your grandchildren in the past, if the grandchildren have lived with you in the past for more than a 12-month period of time or if you can prove that the denial to see the children would cause them a significant amount of harm, you may be able to restore your rights. The inability to participate in a child’s life, or the inability to properly care for a child due to lack of child support, can be emotionally draining. It’s important to remember that laws do exist to protect your rights and those of the child. To speak with a member of our staff about how we can help you, contact the firm online or by calling 423-926-9193.[/su_expand]

Orders of Protection

If you are experiencing abuse in your household, or if you are concerned about your safety, [su_expand link_style=”button” link_align=”center”]an experienced domestic violence lawyer can help to seek protection from the abuser by filing for orders of protection. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we believe in acting fast to protect our clients from physically, mentally or emotionally harmful actions before the situation escalates any further. To speak with a Johnson City, Tennessee, attorney or a member of our staff contact us online or by calling 423-926-9193. Working to Protect Victims of Abuse. When orders of protection are established, the abuser is required to stay out of the home of the individual who has filed orders and cannot contact or go near that individual or the children. Orders of protection can be filed against a family member or a person with whom you have a romantic relationship, including a husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend. Orders of protection can be filed if you are experiencing any of the following: Physical abuse Emotional abuse Sexual abuse Harassment Stalking Working to Protect Against False Accusations of Abuse Although most abuse allegations are valid, in certain situations an individual will accuse another of abuse as a means to get revenge or to gain power if the relationship is moving toward divorce or if child custody issues are at stake. If you have been unfairly accused of abuse, it’s extremely important that you have a lawyer on your side who will make every effort to protect your rights. Should you be found guilty of these actions you may not be able to see your children or even re-enter the home to retrieve your clothing and other belongings. At the Law Office of Douglas J. Carter, we take these matters seriously. We understand how much is at stake and we will do everything we can as we work to protect your rights. If you are involved in an abusive relationship, or if you have been unfairly charged with abuse, contact us online or by calling 423-926-9193.[/su_expand]