If the parties do not participate in Mediation prior to filing a post-divorce Petition to Modify a Parenting Plan, then the Petition shall be dismissed. [AMY C. BLACKWELL WISEMAN, v. WILLIAM S. WISEMAN, II. No. M2010-01642-COA-R3-CV.; Court of Appeals of Tennessee, at Nashville.; Assigned on Briefs March 23, 2011; Filed April 28, 2011.] “Amy Blackwell ("Mother") and William Wiseman ("Father") were divorced on March 18, 2009 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. The [...]

Non-confrontational Style Contested divorce, custody, alimony, and property division cases are best suited for non-confrontational style mediation, which includes the parties being in separate rooms, and the Mediator shuttling between rooms, negotiating agreements. These issues are too emotional and potentially explosive for face-to-face meetings. Experienced Mediator The chances of successful contested divorce mediation are greatly increased when the parties choose a Mediator that not only knows Tennessee divorce law, but also knows how [...]