Divorce does not have to be a lengthy, expensive and litigious process. At Patton & Pittman in Clarksville, Tennessee, our attorneys help our clients reach mediated settlements of divorce issues such as marital property division, alimony and child custody. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Tennessee law now requires mediation before any contested divorce, parenting plan modification or relocation case. Attorney Christopher J. Pittman at our firm mediates domestic cases as a mediator, in addition to working as a domestic relations attorney. As a mediator, Mr. Pittman has obtained successful settlements in approximately 90 percent of the cases he has mediated. His experience as a mediator helps him prepare his clients when working with other mediators.
What Is Mediation?
Don't look at mediation as a speed bump or a hoop you need to jump through before you can get divorced. Rather, it is an opportunity to resolve your case.
Some lawyers are not interested in helping their clients reach a settlement during mediation, as their fees will be higher if you litigate your case in court. However, it is in your interests to reach a settlement for the following reasons:
- Mediation is less expensive than litigation.
- You can resolve your case sooner so you can move on with your life.
- You and your spouse will have the flexibility to craft a creative resolution of your case. Judges tend to come up with cookie-cutter solutions.
- You can make your own decisions on issues that will affect your life for years to come, rather than leaving those decisions to a judge who will have limited information about your lives.
- You can avoid the unpredictability of a court decision.
If you aren't able to reach a settlement in mediation, you will be involved in divorce litigation for at least the next six months of your life.
Contact Our Tennessee Divorce Mediation Attorneys
Call 931-266-4703 or toll free at 866-936-9758, or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation with our Clarksville attorneys for domestic mediation.
