Q: If the plaintiff in a contested divorce doesn't want to go to trial or mediation what can the defendant do?
A:
You can petition for an Order to go to mediation. Many judges will not set a case for trial until the parties have mediated at least once and sometimes twice. You can find a list of mediators at www.tncourts.gov
The Defendants attorney can Motion to Set for trial and the judge will order a date. It's not up to the Plaintiff to decide not to go to trial unless they are no longer wanting the divorce. If so, the Defendant can file a counter-complaint for divorce and it will proceed.
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