Mediation, Divorce, and Orders of Protection
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Mediation and Orders of Protection Mediation is a process using a trained third party, usually an attorney, to facilitate the settlement of a case without having a trial. In Tennessee, mediation is required in most divorce cases; however, in domestic violence situations, mediation may be excused. If a spouse has an Order of Protection (OP) […]
Read More »Mediation at Held Law Firm
Friday, September 14th, 2018
Held Law Firm is proud to announce that our family law attorney, Melanie Hogg, is now also a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. Melanie, who is also trained in Collaborative Law, has been a licensed attorney for over twenty-five years and has practiced in five states. She is trained to assist parties reach a resolution […]
Read More »What to Expect at Mediation
Sunday, May 27th, 2018
If you are contemplating divorce or have a pending divorce, you have probably heard the term mediation. In Tennessee, mediation is required in most instances for divorce cases prior to having a hearing by a judge. There are exceptions such as if domestic violence is involved. There are different types of mediation but the most […]
Read More »Why We Can’t Represent Both Parties in a Divorce
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
As family law attorneys, we are routinely asked if a divorce lawyer can represent both parties in a divorce action. The potential client explains that the parties agree on all issues and just need an attorney to draft the paperwork. This may seem like a simple request, but our answer is always, “No, we cannot […]
Read More »What is a Collaborative Law divorce, and is it right for me?
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
If you are considering a divorce and perusing your options, you may have seen articles or websites about “Collaborative Law” as an option for a divorce. Collaborative law is an approach that seeks to avoid the traditional adversarial litigation model in favor of a team approach to conflict resolution. Attorneys that practice collaborative law are […]
Read More »Do I need a lawyer or a mediator?
Friday, March 31st, 2017
Do I need a lawyer or a mediator? It’s a common question, and a good one at that. Lawyers and mediators can help with the same sorts of problems, but they must approach them in entirely different ways. When do you want a lawyer? You will want a lawyer if you think your divorce will […]
Read More »Types of Mediation Explained
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
Mediation is a process in which parties try to settle their divorce or custody case with the help of a neutral third party without going to court. It is required in every divorce or custody case in Tennessee. However, there are different approaches to the mediation process depending on the mediator you hire. We’ve compared some […]
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