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In almost every contested divorce in Tennessee, since The Tennessee legislature enacted T.C.A. 36-4-131(a) where each party of a divorce must attempt to settle their disputes through this process, mediation will be required by a judge prior to setting a trial date.

The Mediation Process Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process through which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps divorcing couples come to an agreement regarding their divorce settlement. Mediators do not take sides or tell couples what to do. Additionally, mediators do not offer legal advice.

Types of Divorce in Tennessee Agreeing on how to split marital assets via mediation can save a substantial amount of time and money. However, keep in mind that even if the divorce is uncontested, you are still required to wait the mandatory 60 days after filing with the court before your divorce can be finalized.

Mediation Fees Most mediators typically charge between $200 and $400 per hour and most divorce mediations generally last between three and 8 hours. Therefore, the average person going through a divorce will be required to pay the mediator around $500.

Mediation is conducted privately between the parties with the assistance of a Mediation Specialist from the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation. It is both quicker and less expensive to settle the matter through an alternative dispute resolution process than through the court system.

In almost every contested divorce in Tennessee, since The Tennessee legislature enacted T.C.A. 36-4-131(a) where each party of a divorce must attempt to settle their disputes through this process, mediation will be required by a judge prior to setting a trial date.