Spouses going through a divorce may expect a lengthy and contentious battle before they finally reach a settlement agreement. In many cases, divorcing spouses can work through mediation to reach a settlement agreement amicably, though. Mediation is a good option in...
The divorce process can be stressful at the best of times. However, tensions can be heightened if your divorce is to become a matter of public record. Often, couples may wish to separate because of the behavior of one spouse. For example, perhaps a person has...
Parents who are divorcing have to make decisions about several points while they’re legally ending the marriage. Because tensions are already high, it might be difficult to think about working with your ex to come up with an agreement regarding the children. ...
Mediation has become arguably the most popular method of alternative dispute resolution in modern divorces. Couples who don't agree on how to split up their property or how to share custody can work with their own lawyers and a professional mediator to resolve those...
A collaborative law divorce offers many benefits to families in the Knoxville, Tennessee, region. We speak about collaborative and mediated divorces often because we want to spread the word about these benefits. For example, successfully collaborating with your spouse...
When considering a divorce where children are involved, the thought of going to court and fighting over custody in front of a judge is a frightening one. Traditional court battles over custody can leave parents feeling a bit helpless because the final say on how...
Couples who want to get divorced are sometimes still wary about actually doing so. It’s not that they don’t want to end the relationship. It’s just that they’re nervous about giving up control. Many people assume that if they have to go to court, a judge will make all...
A mediated divorce is typically less expensive, faster and less stressful than a litigated one. It allows couples to take a hands-on role in drafting their divorce agreements under the guidance of an unbiased mediator rather than having their attorneys involved in...
When you’ve reached the end of your rope with your marriage, you may hope to end things quickly and easily. An uncontested divorce is ideal if you want to move on with your life as quickly (and cheaply) as you can -- but that means coming to an agreement on all the...
A mediated divorce is all about negotiation -- but not everybody has experienced the process of negotiation when the stakes are high. Are you nervous about the upcoming mediation session? Whether you’re just anxious about being in a room with your future ex-spouse or...
