Divorce & Parenting Plans

Divorce Mediation

Ending a marriage is never easy, but the divorce process doesn’t have to be a long, expensive, emotionally upsetting courtroom battle.

If you and your spouse are willing to work together, mediation can help you reach a mutually acceptable agreement while saving time, money, and unnecessary stress.

As your neutral mediator, I guide productive conversations and help you work through the important decisions that need to be made, including dividing property and assets, resolving debts and financial obligations, and any other issues important to you and your family.

Once you’ve reached an agreement, I’ll prepare a “Memorandum of Understanding” that clearly outlines the terms you’ve both agreed to. This document can then be used by you or your attorney to prepare the legal paperwork required for court approval.

Parenting Plans & Child Support

When children are involved, creating a thoughtful parenting plan is one of the most important parts of the divorce process.

Tennessee requires parents to submit a court-approved Parenting Plan and complete a Child Support Worksheet based on the state’s Income Shares Model. While these forms are designed to be user-friendly, they can still be confusing without guidance.

I help parents understand the process and work together to create a parenting plan that fits their family’s unique needs while meeting Tennessee’s legal requirements.

Together, we’ll work through important decisions including:

Parenting schedules and residential time
Holidays and summer vacations
School and educational decisions
Healthcare and medical decisions
Extracurricular activities
Child support calculations
Communication and co-parenting expectations

My goal is to help you create practical, long-term solutions that put your children’s well-being first while giving both parents confidence in the future.

Parenting Plan Modifications

Life changes – and sometimes parenting plans need to change too.

New jobs, relocations, changing school schedules, remarriage, or your children’s evolving needs may require updates to an existing parenting plan.

I help parents work together to modify their current parenting agreement in a way that reflects their family’s changing circumstances while remaining consistent with Tennessee law.

When parents can resolve these issues through mediation instead of returning to court, they save significant time, expense, and emotional stress while maintaining a healthier co-parenting relationship.

A Better Way Forward

Every family is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. My role is to help you have productive conversations, understand your options, and reach agreements that are fair, practical, and focused on what matters most – your family’s future.