Tennessee § 36-6-305 - Mediation in cases involving domestic abuse.
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§ 36-6-305. Mediation in cases involving domestic abuse.
In any proceeding concerning the visitation of a child, if an order of protection issued in or recognized by this state is in effect or if there is a court finding of domestic abuse or any criminal conviction involving domestic abuse within the marriage that is the subject of the proceeding for divorce or separate support and maintenance, the court may order mediation or refer either party to mediation only if: Mediation is agreed to by the victim of the alleged domestic or family violence; Mediation is provided by a certified mediator who is trained in domestic and family violence in a specialized manner that protects the safety of the victim; and The victim is permitted to have in attendance at mediation a supporting person of the victim's choice, including, but not limited to, an attorney or advocate. No victim may provide monetary compensation to a nonattorney advocate for attendance at mediation. Acts 1997, ch. 350, § 3.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-6-305 ("Mediation in cases involving domestic abuse.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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