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...
Knoxville, Tennessee Family Law Blog
Should you tell your child’s teacher that you are getting divorced?
There are very few people that you are obligated to tell about an upcoming divorce. You need to file a divorce petition with your spouse, of course, and you'll eventually have to talk to your children. Friends and family members are naturally going to find out. But,...
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...
Consider these points in child custody negotiations
When parents get divorced, they must ensure that they’re doing what’s necessary for the children. This isn’t always easy. Many parents can work out an agreement through mediation, which enables them to come up with a mutually agreeable way to raise the children. Child...
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...
Divorce mediation is about agreements rather than “winning”
Most court procedures are adversarial processes -- and divorce is no exception. That means that there are winners and losers in any litigation. Divorce mediation, however, aims to upend that dynamic. Nobody should walk away entirely victorious, but nobody should walk...
You do not need a reason to get divorced
Often, when people are interested in using mediation during their divorce, it means that things are fairly amicable. They need someone to help them adhere to all of the legal guidelines and get everything in place, but this isn’t a high-conflict situation. They’re...
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...
Mediation can protect your privacy
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...