May 15, 2020 | Carver County MN, Co-Parenting, Neutral Mediator, Parenting Coach, Parenting Specialist, Parenting Time, Un-Married Parents Seperating
Sharing custody of children can be one of the most difficult transitions after a divorce. You and your spouse are very likely both used to seeing your children each and every day. Sharing custody means that your kids spend some portion of their time with you and some portion of their time with your ex. Navigating custody agreements and court orders are a challenge for many couples.
A parenting consultant may be able to help you resolve issues surrounding parenting time, disciplinary issues, parenting styles, scheduling conflicts and issues with school
Feb 25, 2020 | Child Visitation Mediation MN, Co-Parenting
When you had children, you probably never thought about what it would be like to split the time that you spent with them. You may have envisioned a life where your family lived together under one roof and you saw your children each and every day. However, life does not always go as planned and sometimes couples decide that they need to separate and/or divorce for a variety of reasons. When that happens, there can be significant conflict about parenting time is divided between the two of you. Making decisions about parenting time after a divorce or separation can be one of the most stressful aspects of the process for both parents and children. Johnson Mediation can help you successfully navigate this process and offers parenting time support for those in Chanhassen, MN.
Dec 23, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Visitation Mediation MN, Co-Parenting
Every divorce may be unique, but one thing that is universal across nearly all divorce cases is the overwhelming change that families feel once a divorce is final. No change is starker than the impact on divorce on the holiday season. Instead of celebrating the season together, you suddenly must adjust to splitting time with your children with your ex-spouse. This can be a challenge for all – including your children. Johnson Mediation specializes in helping families adjust to how divorce can affect the holidays for families in Shakopee, Minnesota. Here are some tips for how you can help your family adjust to dealing with the holidays after a divorce.
May 5, 2019 | Co-Parenting, Mediation
Adjusting to how to be an effective parent after a divorce can be difficult. The period of time after a divorce is a transition for every member of your family – for both adults as well as the kids. A parenting consultant can help you and your ex-spouse co-parent in a way that is most healthy for your children. In general, a parenting consultant provides support for families as they make decisions about parenting time, discipline issues, parenting styles, navigating schedules, making decisions about education and extracurricular activities.
Feb 21, 2019 | Co-Parenting
When the dust settles from your divorce, you may assume that the most difficult part of the process is over. After all, you have divided the property that you shared, made decisions about child custody and even negotiated the terms for child and/or spousal maintenance payments. However, many divorced couples find out very quickly that learning how to effectively co-parent can be one of the biggest challenges you face in the entire process of living separate lives. You may have divorced your spouse, but you are still both responsible for the care of your children as well as decisions about their future.