Divorce Mediation

Mediation is a great tool for divorcing couples to settle all or most of their issues between themselves without the necessity of airing their grievances in court and having their fate determined by a judge. It's an efficient way to sever ties, and in many cases, may...

Divorce can be one of the most traumatic life experiences a person will have. However, not all divorces are fraught with trauma. Still, the emotionally charged time between two former intimate partners can cause otherwise rational adults to act inappropriately...

Just because a couple has decided to divorce, that does not mean they need to begin tearing each other to shreds in the courtroom. That may be hard to believe in the beginning stages when hearts may be raw and emotions uncontrolled, but it is possible to get there...

When couples divorce, two of the most complex issues to settle are those involving custody and property settlement. But where these two matters converge is determining who will take ownership of any pets. Spouses are often surprised to learn that in almost every state...

If you are stuck in a bad marriage, chances are good that you may be dreading the upcoming winter holidays. Perhaps you and your spouse have already made the decision to divorce but didn't want to traumatize the kids during what is supposed to be a joyful time of the...

While splitting up with your spouse may be inevitable, you still have choices in how the relationship is dissolved. For many couples, mediating their divorce is preferable to litigating it in court. There is a lot of misinformation out there about the collaborative...

If you are contemplating filing for divorce from your spouse, you should consider how this could potentially affect your children. Kids of all ages are affected by their parents divorces — even adult children. Knowing what you may face if you litigate your...

Are you considering filing for divorce? If so, well-meaning friends and relatives may be encouraging you to use mediation. It's true that in many circumstances, mediation saves both money and time for divorcing couples. However, mediation is not the right solution for...

A scorched-earth divorce benefits no one. That's why many Seymour family law attorneys encourage their divorce clients to consider other options beside litigation. One of those options could be mediation for many couples contemplating divorce. With a neutral and...

Unbeknownst to many Tennessee residents, there is one judicial district in the state where time seems to stand still during legal matters. Residents living in the 21st district, which is home to Williamson, Lewis, Hickman, and Perry counties, are often overlooked in...