Parenting Mediation

Helping Kids Feel Safe

When parents and guardians of minor children are at an impasse regarding custody, visitation, and other concerns, the stress can cause lasting harm to the entire family. Instead of a lengthy, expensive, and public ordeal in court, mediation is fast and private, allowing parents and guardians to focus on children’s needs, ensure that plans are realistic, and create detailed agreements that protect children from conflict.


Mediation often takes place virtually.

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I cannot express my gratitude enough for the hope you have given me today in having a solid plan in place for our son, and hopefully for resolving issues in the future together.

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Resources

Navigating a parenting plan can seem intimidating. We've compiled resources to help.

We offer a sliding scale to make our mediation services available to families not directly referred to us by a Tennessee Court.

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The Administrative Office of the Courts provides parenting plans in multiple languages.



Go to Parenting Plan Forms

If you are in need of legal advice, we suggest contacting the TN Alliance for Legal Services.



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FAQ

  • Can I request mediation for myself or do I have to be referred by a court?

    You do not need a referral for mediation -- you may request it yourself. However, we can only proceed with scheduling mediation when everyone involved agrees to participate. 

  • Can attorneys refer clients to NCRC for mediation?

    Yes! Attorneys can contact us to refer clients for parenting plan mediation and, in limited cases, for divorce mediation.

  • Will a mediator force me to agree to something I do not want to agree to?

    No, participation in mediation is voluntary, as is your decision to reach an agreement in mediation. The mediator is there as an unbiased, neutral party to help facilitate a conversation, and hopefully a resolution, between yourself and the other side in a safe and equitable way. If at any point during your mediation you decide you do not like where things are going, you have the option to end the mediation, as will the other side. 

  • Will a mediator decide who is right and wrong?

    No, a mediator will not decide the facts of your case, or who is right and who is wrong, as a judge would. The mediator will honor what you say as truth, so we expect all parties to be honest.

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