Held Law Firm

06/20/2026

Shout out to our new friend, Ben, who has a awesome hat at SoKno Pride Celebration!

We agree with you, we hope you never need Held Law Firm as a legal team. But we are glad to know you can find us if life gives you lemons..

We love to make lemonade for our clients!

Call us at 865 637 6550 for a free consultation evaluation if you have marriage rights, custody issue, or other LGBTQ needs.

# Knox Pride

06/20/2026

Happy SoKno Pride Celebration ! Come visit us, across from Nina and crew with Elevated Gestures and nowhere near Space Cadet Snacks for which we are deeply saddened. Snacks are never unwelcome!

06/20/2026

06/16/2026

Held Law is delighted to introduce our new friends Swä'rā Brewing Company! Sean wants you to know that they are a veteran-owned, local-centric, grassroots gathering space that is committed to nurturing relationships. They designed their bar top so that everyone can see and converse better! Swä'rā Brewing Company has been known to repair bikes to give to kids whose families are in crisis!
Across the street Southland Books & Cafe and The Bird & The Book are doing good neighbor things.

We at Held Law want to be your good neighbor's too! Are you adopting from another country? You need to call us!
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2025/september/re-adoption-one-reason-you-need-an-experienced-a/

Divorcing and worried about keeping your stuff? Call us.
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2023/april/divorce-and-who-gets-the-property-/

Leaving a bad situation? Call us.
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2022/september/order-of-protection-what-is-it-and-what-do-i-nee/

Call us as soon as you can for real answers from your good neighbor! 865 637 6550 or https://www.heldlawfirm.com/contact-us/

🚘🍺 Cruise Night is Tonight! 🍺🚘

Classic cars, cold beer, and a parking lot full of deeply specific opinions.

Sounds like a pretty good Monday to us.

Whether you've got a show car, a project car, a daily driver, or just enjoy wandering around pretending you know what a carburetor does, you're welcome here.

Bring your ride, grab a pint, and spend the evening talking horsepower, chrome, questionable modifications, and the one that got away.

Cruise Night kicks off at 6PM.

Come hang. 🍻🚘

06/15/2026

Held Law Firm is over the moon to be recognized as a Foster Friendly business! Thanks Tennessee Kids Belong for letting us be part of fostering and adoption in East Tennessee!

High fives to our other adoption friends The Empty Cup, The Bridge Coffee House, KAFCAM, and Harmony Family Center. We see your hard work for kids, too!

Call us directly if you have questions about family law matters including fostering, guardianship, and adoption. (865) 637-6550 or https://www.heldlawfirm.com/contact-us/

We cannot wait to make your family legacy perfect!

06/11/2026

Summer is HERE – Don’t Let Co-Parenting Drama Ruin Your Plans! Especially if you have something as amazing as a Blackberry Farm stay on you calendar!

At Held Law Firm, we know how quickly summer parenting time can turn stressful. When your co-parent suddenly denies visitation, ignores the custody schedule, or disrupts your vacation plans, you need fast, experienced legal help.
✅ Summer Parenting Time Enforcement
We aggressively enforce existing custody orders when visitation is being denied or vacation schedules are violated.

https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2025/november/navigating-summer-visitation-schedules-in-knoxvi/

✅ Travel Permissions & Itineraries
Need court approval for out-of-state or international travel with your children? We’ll secure the necessary modifications and verified travel documentation quickly.

https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2019/july/how-do-i-send-an-unaccompanied-minor-on-a-flight/

✅ Mediation & Custody Plan Updates
Flexible summer schedules, new work demands, or specialized camps? We help parents mediate and modify parenting plans to fit real life.

✅ Child Support Adjustments
Temporary or permanent changes to child support during the summer months? We handle modifications and enforcement so your children’s needs are protected.

https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2021/july/when-can-the-court-deviate-from-child-support-gu/

Summer doesn’t wait — and neither should you.
Delays can mean lost time with your kids, expense of cancelled reservations, and unnecessary conflict. Protect your parenting time and your peace of mind right now.
📞 Contact the Held Law Firm today at 865-637-6550 for a confidential consultation.
Let’s make this summer the one where your custody agreement actually works for your family!
💬 Comment “SUMMER” below or DM us to get started.
📍 Serving families throughout Knox, Sevier, Blount, Monroe and East Tennessee counties



Don’t let another day of your summer slip away. Reach out today.

Our family pool is open for the season! Swimming, exploring, crafts and all kinds of Summer fun await at Camp Blackberry. What will your little travelers want to do first?

06/08/2026

Held Law Firm is excited to be part of SoKno Pride Celebration this Saturday June 20th! We are near our friends Roots and Wings midwifery, Sonder Health, Circus Dog Training, and right in front of Angry Dumplings!

We hope our farther-up-the-street friends will run down to say Hi: Space Cadet Snacks Elevated Gestures,Metropolitan Community Church of Knoxville Aging Rainbow Coalition of East TN, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Brandon Ray Huckaby ,Michaela For Tennessee ,The Lavender Project we mean you. Come shake and howdy!

What are your biggest questions about Family Law issues in Knoxville and East Tennessee?

Jonathan Baumgartner is your friendly neighborhood Wills and Probate lawyer. Jonathan makes it sound simple even when it's legalese!
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2022/june/what-you-need-to-know-about-lgbtq-wills-and-esta/

Faith Held has a heart for IEP/Education law
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/juvenile-defense/education-iep-support/

Come visit and chat! Try on a new, affirming name for a test drive! Get a little Held Law Firm swag. Weather allowing, we may even have hula hoops!

Don't wait until Saturday to talk about your family matter. Call us now at (865) 637-6550 or click here for a free, easy, phone consultation https://www.heldlawfirm.com/contact-us/



https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2020/november/lgbtq-adoptions-in-tennessee/

Schedule a free consultation with a Knoxville family law attorney at Held Law Firm. We offer consultations by phone or Zoom. Call (865) 685-4780.

06/05/2026

🤔 Do I need a Divorce Lawyer or a Mediator?

This is one of the most common questions we get at Held Law Firm — and it’s an important one. There is a difference!

While both lawyers and mediators can help with divorce, they serve very different roles:

You’ll want a Divorce Lawyer if:

*Your divorce is contested or likely to become contentious
*You already have a full agreement on all issues

A Held Law Firm family attorney will fight like an epic warrior for a fair outcome, and handle all the court paperwork and hearings. Lawyers are battle-ready.

You’ll want a Mediator when:

*You’re stuck on just a few issues but mostly agree OR
*You want to resolve things cooperatively and cost-effectively

Mediation is actually required in all Tennessee divorce cases. A neutral mediator helps couples reach agreements without going to battle in court.

A lawyer cannot be your mediator (and vice versa).

Lawyers advocate for one side. Mediators remain completely neutral.

https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2024/october/mediation-in-the-state-of-tennessee/

Not sure which path is right for your situation? You don’t have to fight it out alone.

📞 Call us today at 865-685-4780 to schedule a case assessment with an experienced, Knoxville divorce attorney. We’ll help you understand your options and create a plan that protects your future.


https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2017/march/do-i-need-a-lawyer-or-a-mediator-/

06/02/2026

Held Law Firm loves all things books! We love you, Southland Books & Cafe, Fable Hollow Coffee and Bookshoppe, The Bird & The Book, Howling Hills Publishing, Neighborly Books Maryville!

We love The Literacy Project so much that we started it in Knoxville!
https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2019/january/literacy-in-juvenile-detention-centers/

So we love this event, too! Thanks to Butter Me Up Bakery and Knox Social Club for a book+buttercream event! Perfection!

If you want to talk to us about a less rewarding love, maybe a wayward spouse, call us at 865 637 6550 for a consultation. Our experienced and savvy divorce attorneys are ready to read them the writing on the wall!

06/02/2026

Your Will Is NOT Enough. Our experienced Held Law Firm attorneys know this.

Most people think writing a Last Will and Testament is all they need to protect their family and assets… but that’s a dangerous mistake.
What happens if you become sick or injured and can’t make decisions? Who will pay your bills, make medical choices, or protect your life savings?
A complete estate plan covers it ALL:

Financial Power of Attorney
Health Care Power of Attorney
Living Will
Smart beneficiary designations on life insurance & retirement accounts

https://www.heldlawfirm.com/online-articles/2017/july/what-is-estate-planning-besides-a-will-/

Be sure your loved ones have the power needed to take care of your matters while you are incapacitated. Don’t leave your loved ones guessing during life’s hardest moments. Call 865 637 6550 today to talk with one of our attorneys.