What Can Make Divorce Mediation Successful?
Mediation can work for all types of couples – those who are separating amicable as well as those with significant conflict to work through. Right now, the Minnesota court system actually encourages all couples to try mediation before litigation because it is highly effective, less expensive and can help families resolve issues more quickly. Here are some things that can help ensure that mediation is successful:
Understand the role of the mediator: The role of a mediator might not be exactly what you expect. Your mediator’s job is to facilitate positive
We are all familiar with the frequently cited statistic that nearly ½ of all marriages end in divorce. While this is only an approximation, it does convey an important fact – there are a lot of divorces in our country. Every divorce is different, but many of the reasons behind a divorce may be similar. Here are five of the most common causes of divorce in the US:
Johnson Mediation offers strong 
Divorce tends to make your life feel chaotic and out of control. As a result, it can be difficult to even see that there is an option for settling the important aspect of your divorce that is NOT a long and expensive court battle. This alternative is divorce mediation. Divorce mediation is a specialty of Johnson Mediation. We work closely with local couples who have decided to end their marriages, guiding them toward finding equitable and fair solutions to issues that have led them to this important decision.
Child custody issues can be extremely stressful and emotionally taxing both during a divorce and afterwards. We at Johnson Mediation can provide you with child custody support during the settlement process as well as after you have filed for divorce. We serve much of Minnesota, especially the Chanhassen area, and if you are in need of the assistance of an experienced mediator with expertise in child custody issues, contact our team for a free one hour consultation.
One of the most common questions we receive is about how long the divorce process takes. Once a couple makes the final decision to pursue divorce, the length of the divorce process can be a very frustrating aspect of the process. It is important to know that you have choices when it comes to how you settle the terms of your divorce that can reduce the time and money that you spend on the process. Divorce mediation takes far less time than traditional litigation and can be much less expensive as well. Divorce mediation also allows you to have more control over the outcome.
