Divorce Mediation Nashville
Helping you find a path to peaceful separation
Phone
(615) 620-5848
morgan@lawonyourschedule.com
Office
1222 16th Avenue South Suite 23
Nashville, TN 37212
Available 6 Days A Week
We Offer Divorce Mediation &
Collaborative Divorce Services
Being in a divorce mediation may seem like too much of a hassle. In the United States, 92% of divorces end up as contested divorces.
In a contested divorce, you will end up spending a lot on the legal fees and the divorce will go on for a very long time. In divorce mediation, there is no need for a judge or a court case. If you pick a good mediator, the divorce will go on smoothly and you will spend a lot less money.
It’s common for couples to get divorces that are contentious. These are situations where one party wants the divorce, while the other party doesn’t.
These situations are often messy, with both parties fighting for their interests in court. Collaborative divorces are different. These are divorces where both parties seek agreement about the details of the divorce.
What is Rule 31 Mediation?
Rule 31 mediation is a process in which a Rule 31 listed mediator (someone who has special training required by the State of Tennessee to act as a mediator) conducts discussions and negotiations among the parties in a way designed to enable them to reach a mutually acceptable agreement among themselves on all or any part of their disputed issues.
Do my spouse and I both need our own mediator?
No. The mediator does not represent you or your spouse, they are a third-party neutral. If anything, your mediator is representing “the deal.”
You and your spouse should select the mediator together, but the mediator is barred from giving either you or your spouse individual legal advice, they can only give legal information.
Does collaborative law work?
Collaborative law is not for everyone and you will need to discuss the options at your initial consultation with your attorney.
However, given that collaborative law practitioners will steer you away from the area if it is a bad fit and it requires an agreement by both parties to participate, most cases do wind up settling during the collaborative process.
Do I need an attorney to attend mediation?
Some people chose to have an attorney for mediation and others do not and proceed “pro se” or represent themselves in mediation. It is our suggestion that if the other party has an attorney you have one as well.
For some couples, paying attorneys is just not financially feasible. In this case, if neither party has an attorney, we strongly suggest you select a Rule 31 mediator who is also an attorney and practices divorce law before your judge to help ensure you don’t accidentally reach an agreement in mediation that your judge will not be willing to sign.
Yes, the judge can deny your settlement agreement.
Do you only mediate for pro se litigants?
No, we conduct mediations for people representing themselves as well as people who are represented by attorneys.
The mediations are conducted differently, but the same skills are used to reach an agreement in both.
Collaborative Divorce
The truth is, there are many ways to go about a divorce, but one of the most common ways is a collaborative divorce.
Divorce Mediation
You’re feeling overwhelmed with the idea of handling divorce on your own, and you’re considering working with a divorce mediator to help with your divorce.
Available 6 Days A Week
What We Do for You
A divorce lawyer may tell you that the only way to get divorced is through court. This isn’t true. There are options—two of which are divorce mediation and another is collaborative divorce. We can help you pick the right one for you.
Assets
Splitting assets in a divorce can be very challenging. We help you find a solution outside the courts.
Documents
We can help you get all the documents you need created and in effect without having to go to court.
Family
Divorce is tough on everyone in the family. Make it a bit easier by avoiding a lengthy court battle.
How It Works
Divorce is never an easy process. There are many complicated emotions that come with the end of a marriage, and there are the financial considerations that must be taken care of.
A collaborative divorce is different from a contested divorce because, rather than going to trial and fighting it out with your spouse, the two of you sit down and hash out an agreement together. You can do this with the help of a divorce coach.
If you and your spouse choose this route, you will be able to avoid many of the stressors and headaches associated with a contested divorce, and focus on rebuilding your lives and your relationship.
Cut Divorce Costs
Divorce consultation services have been helping families going through a divorce access a range of resolutions sooner. We provide a range of services such as divorce mediation and collaborative divorce.
Avoid Court Battle
Ideally, solving disputes between husband and wife should happen with love, compassion, and open-mindedness. Oftentimes however, court battles are fought over property, money, and the children. This can cause shenangians to erupt. However, our attorneys will help you reach fair agreements without ever having to go to court.
Get Needed Documents
Working with an experienced matrimonial mediator can save you time, money, and stress. It helps you put together fair agreements about financial matters, raising the children, and other important issues without having to go before a judge.
Dealing with Assets and People
We don’t just help during the dissolution process we help create plans for you to build fresh apart and strengthen relationships that can last a lifetimes.
Save Time, Money, and Energy
- No court costs
- No time in court battling
- Calmer, less emotionally draining
- Fewer hours with lawyer(s)
- Lower cost because focus is outcome, not hours
- Less adversarial, so you are more at peace
Schedule an Appointment
Let’s chat about your situation. Everyone is different and we’ll need to assess your needs:
Service Areas
We Serve Middle Tennessee
Greater Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Thompson’s Station, Nolensville, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville,
Morgan Smith is an angel on this Earth. She offered patient, wise counsel throughout the entire process. She is experienced, informative, supportive, and classy. Morgan Smith is a consumate professional. Grateful for her expertise!
— Meredith Freeman
Care
We Care about You
Divorce is not fun. You don’t have to go through it without help. That’s why we’re here. We want to guide you through the process and help you avoid a costly court battle that leaves everyone hurting.
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Licensed & Insured
Certified Rule 31 Mediator
Trusted
Resolutions Oriented
Our goal is to resolve the divorce in as clean and orderly a fashion as possible. We want you to get through these dark waters and into the next phase of your life. That’s why our clients enjoyed working with us.
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Collaborative Divorce
We can work with you through this process in collaboration with the other party.
Divorce Mediation
We can mediate for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to find a satisfactory resolution.