About Divorce Mediation Nashville
Divorce is the end of a relationship and separation of lives.
It doesn’t have to be a nasty fight. The two of you can come to a resolution through alternatives to court. That’s why we’re here to help you.
Avoid the battle and drama by using divorce mediation or collaborative divorce to resolve your differences.
Both mediation and collaboration are more cost and time effective than the work to prepare for and fight a court case.
We look forward to helping you find the right solution for your specific situation.
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.
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.
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.
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About Morgan Smith
Divorce Lawyer Morgan Smith is a Middle Tennessee divorce lawyer who practices primarily in Davidson, Sumner, Wilson and Williamson County divorce and family courts. She is a graduate of the local Vanderbilt University School of Law, and is licensed in the State of Tennessee, District of Columbia, and the local federal court.
Attorney Morgan Smith’s goal is to be the best divorce lawyer she can be for both herself, her clients, and the public at large. Like most successful divorce lawyers, Attorney Smith is frequently at court, which is why her full-time staff members are available from Monday through Friday to help make sure clients get the support and accessibility which makes divorce litigation a little more tolerable.
Attorney Smith works hard to get the best results for her divorce clients, and to protect them from unnecessary risk or emotional hardship. When she is not working, Attorney Smith can be found cheering on the Nashville Predators, reading, or playing PC games with her Husband and cat.
My initial and subsequent dealings with the Smith Law Firm have consistently been exemplary interactions, and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any individual in need of legal recourse or assistance. World class.
— John Bateman
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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.