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...
Strategies to strengthen your Tennessee collaborative law divorce
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...
Determining child custody with alternative dispute resolutions
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...
You don’t have to like your spouse to have a mediated divorce
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...
Can mediation work if you can’t be in the same room as your spouse?
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...
The basics of a collaborative divorce in Tennessee
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...
3 things that could happen without your own lawyer for divorce mediation
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...
Child custody negotiations don’t have to be difficult
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...
What’s the difference between a parenting coordinator and a mediator?
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...
