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BRENTWOOD DIVORCE MEDIATION-COMMON TOPICS

Posted on June 18, 2019

Today, divorce mediation client in my Brentwood office asked me this question, "Do we divide the assets and debts as of the date of divorce or the date we separated?"  Since this is a legal question, I referred them to discuss this with their attorney. But, I also asked them, "What did they think...…

HOW TO MINIMIZE DIVORCE MEDIATION FEES

Posted on February 7, 2021

I participated in a typical divorce mediation this past week (to provide financial analysis) and was amazed at the tremendous cost.  By typical mediation, I am referring to each spouse having an attorney and then an attorney mediator communicating between the attorneys.  During this one day, the...…

DIVORCE AND HOW TO AVOID COURT

Posted on July 19, 2021

A potential client who is considering divorce met with me in my Brentwood, TN office this morning.  She told me her most significant concern is worring about having to go to court.  I explained that less than 5% of cases actually go to court.  Additionally, attorneys tell me it costs at least...…