"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." ~Anais Nin
How do I apply for mediation services?
Type of Mediation
(Our programs)How to Apply Cost Divorce-related mediation (including parenting issues arising after a divorce is final) Call and request an application to be send to you by mail, email or fax. The application requires you to submit proof of income (usually a current tax return). Our staff will call you to set the fee and then schedule your mediation. sliding scale based on family size and income See Payments
Family mediation
(conflict over parenting and support when parents have not married or when another family member is involved)Call us for more information.
In cases involving children of never-married parents, one parent must file a petition to establish or modify visitation in Juvenile Court and then be referred to us.
See Parenting MediationFree if referred from Juvenile Court; otherwise, sliding scale
Mediation between parents and teens
(discipline; house rules; behavior affecting siblings, school, health, etc.)Call us for more information. These cases are usually referred to us from Juvenile Court before a petition is filed. Free if referred from Juvenile Court; otherwise, sliding scale Civil mediation
(workplace conflict, disputes over property or money, neighborhood disputes, landlord-tenant issues, roommate issues, problems with a contract or money owed)Call us for more information if you want to try to mediate a dispute before filing a lawsuit. Mediation is offered for free on the day of court once the parties file and appear in Knox County General Sessions Court. Free if a lawsuit has been filed in General Sessions Court. Otherwise, prices depend on type of case, income of parties, etc. Victim-Offender Mediation (domestic disputes, juvenile offenders, school fights, conflict between friends, roommates, neighbors, workmates etc.) The victim of a crime may request mediation with the offender/perpetrator. The DA will approve the referral. We take referrals from Knox County General Sessions Court, and Juvenile Court. Please call us for more information. Free
community mediation center :: 912 South Gay Street :: Suite L300 :: Knoxville, TN 37902 :: P865.594.1879 :: F865.594.1890 :: info@2mediate.org