No one enters a marriage hoping that the outcome will be divorce. Of course, our hopes and dreams for our marriage are quite the opposite. And, if you find yourself in that spot and you need to move ahead with a divorce, it can be extremely stressful, complicated and overwhelming. The team at Johnson Mediation understands the process well and can help you with each and every step of your divorce, so that you can focus on healing and moving forward and not get so bogged down in the process.
Litigation or Mediation for your Divorce
Once you make the important decision to divorce, you have a few decisions to make early on in the process. The first thing to consider is how you want to settle the terms of your divorce. You may assume that a court battle is your only option, but it is not. Divorce mediation is a highly effective way to navigate divorce without the excess cost, stress and time that can be associated with litigation. Either method can help you resolve all aspects of your divorce, including dividing joint property, developing a custody agreement and determining the need for spousal maintenance and/or child support. You should interview potential mediators and/or attorneys early in the process to get a sense of cost and fit. Please note that Minnesota courts strongly recommend that you attempt mediation before proceeding through the courts to save time and money.
Once you decide what process you will follow to settle your divorce and hire a mediator and/or an attorney, you can begin the process. Mediation can occur exclusively online, providing you with flexibility and the convenience of completing the process from home. Some of the next steps you will need to take in the divorce process will be to catalog your belongings so that you can begin to think about how best to divide those assets, take stock of your financial situation, communicate with your kids and find ways to take care of yourself.
Trusted Divorce Mediator in Minnesota
If you work with a mediation firm like Johnson Mediation, you can be confident that you will be able to navigate the divorce process with less stress, less of a financial burden and a guide during each and every step of the process. We understand that the divorce process can be intimidating and overwhelming, and we will work hard to help you make sense of it so that you and your family can move forward in a healthy way.
