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...
Many people realize that mediation is often the fastest and least expensive way that you can go through a divorce. What some might not fully understand is that there are some situations in which mediation won’t work. It’s imperative that you think carefully about how...
Marriage is largely driven by emotion, but divorce is -- at its core -- all business. You and your spouse have to negotiate a lot of details surrounding the division of your property, support and (if you’re parents) custody of the children. It’s only natural, however,...
Divorce often starts at the worst point in your relationship with your spouse. The two of you may have long since stopped working together or effectively communicating with one another. Once you decide to call it quits, things could go from bad to worse. It may be...
Divorce doesn't have to be a war. In fact, if you share children, keeping the conflict level as low as possible is probably your best option. Collaborative divorce is a common approach for couples hoping to file an uncontested divorce in Tennessee. As you can probably...
Mediation involves you and your spouse sitting down with a trained professional to try to sort out your disagreements. A successful mediation session results in a signed agreement that will make your divorce a lot faster. Mediation can be a great tool to protect your...
Some people think that child custody negotiations are always a battle, but this isn’t the case. Your attitude and the way you work with your spouse during the child custody negotiations can set the tone for the remainder of the parenting relationship. Let’s look at a...
Have you heard of divorce mediation? Chances are you have not unless you have already been through a divorce. Mediation offers a way for Knoxville, TN, couples to end a marriage without the hassles associated with a litigated divorce -- even when couples have hit a...
Mediation has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many divorcing couples and co-parents have pursued this option as a way of having a say in their divorce or child custody cases instead of a judge deciding for them. Former couples are also generally less apt...
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