The collaborative divorce process is one that’s highly structured. The goal is for the divorce terms to be set by mutual agreement. These terms have to be based on factual information that’s shared during the process. You’ll have a team of professionals working with...
Tennessee divorce. Who is right for a collaborative approach?
With more divorce options to choose from than ever, some Knoxville couples feel more confused than informed. It is natural to feel unsure about what you perceive as a new method of divorcing. It might make you feel better to know that collaborative divorces have been...
Can grey-rocking improve custody interactions with your toxic ex?
Your divorce is finally in progress, and you may be feeling better about your situation. However, if you share children with your ex, your problems may not yet be over. The divorce process and-or its aftermath is a fragile time for many Knoxville, Tennessee parents....
What if it is already too late to save your marriage?
A report from the California Cognitive Behavior Institute suggests that divorce has often been on the cards long before one partner realizes it. People are sometimes surprised by their spouse’s divorce request, yet the research found the signs will have been there for...
The differences between collaborative and mediated divorce
Couples seeking a divorce in the 21st century have more options than were available in past eras. Alternative dispute resolution has become a popular method of ending a marriage and solving conflicts that can delay divorces. When considering alternative dispute...
Don’t let emotions take charge when mediating your divorce
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...
