Litigation is the traditional way of resolving divorce disputes; but, just because it is the typical way does not mean that it is the best. While litigation is a useful tool to resolve difficult issues, it takes a long time and can be quite expensive. There are other options that can be useful to resolve disputes — like mediation.
At the Tennessee law firm of Rosemary Escue Phillips, we are well-respected as lawyers and mediators because of vast experience. Our founder possesses the ability to be stern and honest about what parties can expect at trial. Contact a Goodlettsville mediation attorney for another way to handle your case.
What is Mediation?
Mediation is an opportunity for the parties to reach an agreement on their own without court intervention. It involves the parties coming together with a neutral person who facilitates a conversation. The ultimate goal of the mediation is to reach a resolution to the legal disputes.
Mediation has been used in divorce for years and because of its success, there is a new requirement in Tennessee, that individuals mediate their divorce prior to getting a trial date. Some exceptions are made for individuals who have experienced domestic violence.
Benefits of Mediation
There are a number of benefits to mediating your case rather than litigating including:
- Parties appreciate the ability to control the process
- A shorter time table for making decisions
- Making decisions jointly rather than turning them over to a judge
- Added flexibility in arrangements
- Generally less expensive than trial
- Opportunity to address issues in more depth
- High rates of successful resolutions
Contact a Gallatin Divorce Mediation Attorney
If you need a mediator for your court ordered mediation, or if you have decided to use mediation as the primary method of resolution for your divorce, our mediator can help. Contact us by filing out the form or by calling 615-239-0267 or toll free 888-845-7049.
