We all want to provide our children with a good home life and stable upbringing. At the same time, we also want to protect them from undue suffering. As you know, divorce can be a source of suffering for all members of the family, including children. Logically,...
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Divorce Mediation
Attorney tips to reduce anxiety during divorce mediation
You may already know about the many advantages of choosing divorce mediation over litigation. Affordability, speed, privacy and flexibility are just a few. However, because divorce often goes hand-in-hand with emotional turmoil, many spouses divorcing in Tennessee...
Are there any disadvantages associated with divorce mediation?
Once couples in Tennessee reach the conclusion that divorce is what they need to move forward, they will have to make decisions on how to proceed with this goal. For some couples, courtroom litigation is the best choice and for others, divorce mediation meets their...
Is child support addressed during divorce mediation?
What is divorce mediation? It is a process through which spouses seeking to divorce attempt to negotiate a fair divorce agreement under the guidance of a mediator -- also called a neutral third party. Although the term uses the word divorce, mediation spans the entire...
Divorce mediation brings many benefits to children of divorce
The heightened emotions that are typically in a divorce can be stressful on all family members. Children, in particular often experience an enormous amount of stress during the divorce. In response to this heightened stress, parents search for ways to make the divorce...
Leave these myths behind to encourage a more peaceful divorce
Everyone knows that getting a divorce often comes with a lot of conflict and no small share of drama. Even when both spouses want nothing more than to end a sour relationship and move on separately, the issues inherent to divorce may complicate matters. Unfortunately,...
Best standards of practice that facilitate divorce mediation
One of the myths surrounding divorce mediation is that the process requires less skill and training on the part of the mediator. This is a false assumption. In truth, mediators undergo stringent training, which makes them qualified to help families deal with their...
What should I look for in a divorce mediation professional?
It is clear by your question that you and your spouse have already decided to get a divorce and that you think mediation is the best option for you both. While you may feel some relief in having already made this important decision, you and your spouse still have some...
Debunking common divorce mediation myths
Scenario one: You and your spouse are headed for divorce in what is sure to be an ordeal fraught with conflict. The very thought of enduring the divorce causes your emotions to soar to nearly out of control levels. You are certain you have little if any control over...
Does divorce mediation cost more than traditional divorce?
As far too many Tennessee residents have discovered first hand, litigating a divorce can mean spending many thousands of dollars. While divorce mediation is certainly not free of expenses, those who opt for this solution can save a lot of money. However, most...