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It may be easy to establish who is at fault, but you do not want to go into mediation saying things like, ?This is all your fault? or ?If not for you, I wouldn't have been injured.? Placing blame can raise the other party's guard, which could make them less likely to compromise.

Cost of Court-Ordered Mediation in Tennessee But ing to the Tennessee Courts mediation webpage, the average fee is $50 per hour. The cost is usually split equally between the spouses. If you can't afford the mediation fees, you can request that the court waive them.

Arbitrator listens to facts and evidence and renders an award. Mediator helps the parties define and understand the issues and each side's interests. Parties present case, testify under oath. Parties vent feelings, tell story, engage in creative problem-solving.

Hourly rates vary based on the mediator's location and experience. Parents in middle Tennessee can expect to pay $200 to $300 per hour. Generally, a portion is paid before sessions begin. Mediators may also charge for any out-of-session time they spend on the case.

Applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must complete a 40 ADR Commission approved training for General Civil Listing or a 46 hour ADR Commission approved training for Family Listing before submitting an application. The training must be completed prior to submitting an application.

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.