Family Law · Louisville, KY · Nashville, TN
Family Law Attorneys in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee
Wise & Associates is a family law firm with offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, where it practices as Wise Law. The firm handles divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders, including contested cases that go to trial. Founder Christopher Wise is a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023–2027) and a U.S. Navy combat veteran.
- Super Lawyers Rising StarsChristopher Wise, selected 2023–2027
- 20 People to Know in LawLouisville Business First, 2023 & 2026
- Best of LouisvilleThe Courier Journal, Best Law Firm: Winner 2022 & 2023; Top 3 2025 & 2026 (reader-voted)
- Veteran-OwnedFounder served in U.S. Navy Special Warfare, 2008–2014
Two Offices, One Firm
Wise & Associates practices in Kentucky and Tennessee only. Each office handles cases under its own state's law and local court rules.
Louisville, Kentucky
Wise & Associates
303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G
Louisville, KY 40243
Divorce (dissolution of marriage), custody and timesharing, child support, and EPO, DVO, and IPO hearings under Kentucky law, KRS Chapter 403. Managing attorney: Jennifer Frederick.
Nashville, Tennessee
Wise Law
4235 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37215
Divorce, permanent parenting plans, child support, and orders of protection under Tennessee law, Tenn. Code Ann. Title 36. Managing attorney: Paige Redd.
What We Handle
Family law is the only thing we do. That includes agreed cases and contested cases that go to a hearing or trial.
Divorce
Contested and uncontested divorce, including cases involving businesses, retirement accounts, and real estate.
Child Custody
Custody and timesharing in Kentucky. Permanent parenting plans in Tennessee. Relocation and emergency custody.
Child Support
Setting, modifying, and enforcing child support under the Kentucky and Tennessee guidelines.
Domestic Violence & Protective Orders
Filing for or responding to an EPO, DVO, or IPO in Kentucky, or an order of protection in Tennessee.
Post-Decree Modifications
Changing custody, parenting time, or support after a divorce decree when circumstances change.
How Our Fees Work
Staged flat fees, billed fee for service. You know the price before moving forward.
Staged Flat Fees: Know the Price Before You Begin
Wise & Associates bills staged flat fees, fee for service. Upfront fees range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the case type and how much litigation is required. Additional stages apply only if a case needs mediation, court appearances, or trial.
Upfront flat fee: $1,500–$5,000
Set by case type. For most cases, the upfront fee covers the work from start to finish.
Added stages only if your case needs them
Mediation, court appearances, and trial are separate stages. Each is priced before it begins.
No hourly billing
You are not charged by the minute for calls or questions about your case.
According to the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law (December 2024), Wise & Associates is the first firm known to use this staged-fee structure, which founder Christopher Wise developed. Read the article.
Recognition
| Recognition | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Christopher Wise | Super Lawyers | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Best Law Firm in Louisville, Winner (reader-voted) | The Courier Journal Best of Louisville | 2022, 2023 |
| Best Law Firm in Louisville, Top 3 (reader-voted) | The Courier Journal Best of Louisville | 2025, 2026 |
| 20 People to Know in Law, Christopher Wise | Louisville Business First | 2023, 2026 |
| Billy Fowler Young Professional of the Year, Christopher Wise | St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce | 2022 |
| First firm known to use a staged-fee structure; creator of what is believed to be the first family law AI bot | University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law | 2024 |
Our Attorneys
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Christopher Wise
Founder and President
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023–2027. Louisville Business First 20 People to Know in Law, 2023 and 2026. U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC), 2008–2014. J.D., University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.
Jennifer Frederick
Managing Attorney, Louisville
Two-time recipient of the Walker Award for excellence in public advocacy. Experience in civil, criminal, and family law in state and federal courts.
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Paige Redd
Managing Attorney, Nashville
Formerly Paige Kelliher. Handles divorce, parenting plans, child support, and orders of protection under Tennessee law at Wise Law, the Nashville office of Wise & Associates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a divorce cost at Wise & Associates?
Upfront fees range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the case type and how much litigation is required. If a case needs mediation, court appearances, or trial, those are separate stages, and each is priced before it begins.
Does Wise & Associates bill by the hour?
No. Wise & Associates bills staged flat fees, fee for service. Clients are not charged by the minute for calls or questions about their case.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Initial consultations are free at both the Louisville and Nashville offices. You can book online or call the office that handles your state.
Are Wise & Associates and Wise Law the same firm?
Yes. Wise Law is the Nashville office of Wise & Associates, Louisville, Kentucky. The Louisville office practices as Wise & Associates and the Nashville office practices as Wise Law.
Which states does the firm handle cases in?
Kentucky and Tennessee only. The Louisville office handles Kentucky cases and the Nashville office handles Tennessee cases.
How long does a divorce take in Kentucky or Tennessee?
In Kentucky, a court cannot finalize a divorce until the spouses have lived apart for at least 60 days, which can include living apart under the same roof. In Tennessee, an agreed divorce has a waiting period of 60 days without minor children and 90 days with minor children. Contested cases usually take longer.
Do you handle protective orders?
Yes. In Kentucky, the firm handles EPO, DVO, and IPO cases for people filing for protection and for people responding to a petition. In Tennessee, the firm handles orders of protection for both sides.
Talk to a Family Lawyer
Book a consultation with the office that handles your state.
Louisville, KY
Wise & Associates303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G
Louisville, KY 40243
Nashville, TN
Wise Law4235 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37215