Listed Rule 31 Family Mediator

Mediation is a process where both parties can sit down an with the assistance of a Listed Rule 31 Family Mediator to resolve child custody issues, property decisions, and spousal support in a controlled, neutral environment.

Mediation does not occur in a court room, nor is mediation binding (as is arbitration).  Mediation is unique in that the process is party driven meaning you and your spouse, former spouse or former partner can decide what is going to happen to your children, your real property and/or your finances.  One positive aspect of mediation is that it is much less expensive than proceeding to trial, much quicker than trying a domestic relations case and most importantly, less damaging to the parties than proceeding to a full trial.  Pursuant to T.C.A.  *cite statute 36-6-, mediation is now required within One Hundred Eighty Days (180) of the initiation of the divorce process.  Most judges in the area view mediation in a positive light and many require parties in domestic relations, even post-divorce matters or where parties were never married, to mediate prior to obtaining a court date.

Ms. McKinnish is a Listed Rule 31 Family Mediator which means that she has had over forty-six (46) hours in specialized training, more than four (4) years of domestic relations experience, and has been approved by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of Tennessee as qualified to mediate your case.  What sets Ms. McKinnish apart as a mediator is her ability to listen to all parties in the matter and highlight each party’s strengths and weaknesses as the parties work to resolve their issues.
For mediation or arbitration, it is advisable to hire understanding, trustworthy mediators in the Knoxville area, like the law firm of Burton & McKinnish, PLLC. A mediation law firm in Knoxville that you can trust to fight for your needs during these difficult times.

Consider Mediation as an alternative to spending your child’s college tuition money on trial

Mediation addresses all the same disputes commonly heard in divorce court and mediation law firms in the Knoxville and surrounding areas about how to fairly divide marital property such as the following:•    Primary home

• Vacation home
• Investment real estate
• Jewelry and collectibles
• Businesses
• Stocks and bonds
• Retirement plans
  Our knowledgeable Rule 31 Listed Mediator can assist you every step of the way. Ms. McKinnish mediates throughout East Tennessee. 

• Contact Burton & McKinnish, PLLC today

  If you are seeking to end your marriage, have other pressing family law issues or are in need of a mediator in Knoxville or the surrounding counties, Burton & McKinnish, PLLC provides mediation services.  Our office is equipped to accommodate mediation or Ms. McKinnish is willing to travel within East Tennessee to assist you.  Please call (865) 774-5515 or contact us online.