Mediation

If you are considering a divorce or custody dispute in the state of Tennessee, mediation may be the furthest thing from your mind. Knowing the basics of mediation will help you navigate your life transition with confidence. During mediation, a neutral third-party mediator meets with the divorcing couple/parents to help them resolve their disputes without having to go through an expensive and often stressful court trial. The mediator’s job is to try and help…

Every spouse considering a divorce in the state of Tennessee should know the basics of how mediation works. Though mediation is optional in Tennessee divorce law, as a practical matter it is required in almost all circumstances, especially in divorce cases involving child custody issues. In such cases, mediation is used to help parents resolve issues, have legal decision making…