Stephanie Barkett
M.S. LAW, M.S. MFT, LDA
Cooperative Divorce Mediation
Alternative Divorce Solutions for Nashville and Surrounding Area
23 years of Couples Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation
Stephanie Barkett
M.S. LAW, M.S. MFT, LDA
Cooperative Divorce Mediation
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Empowering
Compassionate and Experienced
Divorce Mediation helps people move on with their lives more quickly, more reasonably, more affordably, and with dignity. Divorce mediation is a process to dissolve a marriage or parenting conflict in an amicable and nonaggressive way. Mediation will allow each participant an opportunity to negotiate and direct a settlement independent of the court or attorneys. Successful divorce mediation requires each participant to listen, to communicate respectfully, and to desire to accommodate one another. Mediation does not include a win-lose outcome. Rather, each participant should reach an amicable divorce settlement that is acceptable to all involved.
Areas of Expertise
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Divorce Mediation
Divorce Coaching
Individual and Relationship Coaching
Stephanie will provide effective and cooperative divorce mediation for Parties seeking to resolve all issues related to their divorce . She will help clients keep their divorce affordable and out the the courts control to make decisions that will not benefit each individual and the family. NO retainer is required. Services are a Fixed Fee for mediation. There are no suprises, you will know your costs before beginning mediation.
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It is possible to divorce with dignity and respect, which honors your past and moves you closer to a happy future. Stephanie will help you and your spouse navigate your divorce cooperatively. She will support you through the entire divorce process for a fraction of the cost and with peace of mind that the psychological and emotional effects of divorce are cared for. If you have begun your divorce with Lawyers, we assist you and your spouse with the comfort of knowing that respect and compassion will be the foundation to resolution.
Before studying family law and graduating from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, Stephanie practiced Marriage and Family Therapy for 17 years. This education and experience provides a knowledgeable and supportive environment that allows each party to be heard and respected. Stephanie has never desired to be an attorney and prefers to eliminate the combative nature of divorce. She has combined her law degree, legal experience and years as a couples therapist to create alternative solutions to divorce. You will receive information and education about divorce in Tennessee, and support while going through this life event.
Our Fixed Price Mediation Includes
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Child Custody and Parenting Schedule
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Spousal and Child Support
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Property and Asset Division
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Marital Settlement Agreement​
Additional Services:
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Custody Mediation
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Conflict Resolution
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Co-Parenting Education
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Relationship, Individual and Divorce Coaching
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Mediation allows the parties to obtain legal services from an expert without the combative nature of divorce.
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Mediation is less expensive than traditional litigation, making it economically feasible for almost all couples.
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Mediation reduces the fears associated with divorce or legal separation.
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Mediation does not require any court appearances.
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Mediation avoids the polarization and hostility that often result from court proceedings.
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Mediation allows the parties direct involvement in the decision making process.
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Mediation allows the parties to move at a mutually agreeable pace, usually taking a fraction of the time compared to court proceedings.
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Mediation establishes a level of communication and cooperation between the parties that is certain to pay dividends long into the future.
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Mediation assists the parties with children in transitioning from marital partners to parenting partners.
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Mediation allows for the development of a parenting plan in everyone’s best interest, especially the children.
Advantages of Divorce Mediation​
