If you have decided that you want to move forward with a divorce in the new year, how should you prepare? What should you do now so that the process will be as easy and stress free as possible? Here are some basic tips for how to prepare yourself and your family for a divorce in the new year.
Gather important documents and records: No matter how you decide to settle the terms of your divorce (litigation or mediation), you will need to be able to provide a lot of personal
A divorce is something you (hopefully) only go through once in your entire lifetime. So, if you and your spouse have decided it is time to part ways, or you are struggling to navigate one of the many aspects of the divorce process, Johnson Mediation can help serve as your guide. The goal of all of our divorce mediation services is to help couples through this difficult process. We believe that you can navigate divorce successfully without a lengthy and expensive court battle and end up with a much more positive and healthy outcome. We do this by helping you focus on yourself, your future and your family.
Here are some tips we often share with our clients to guide them through the divorce process: Following these tips will help you, your soon to be ex-spouse, your children and anyone else in your lives less stress.
There is no doubt that we are living through a difficult time. Uncertainty and stress seem to be permanent parts of our lives right now, and we are all occasionally subjected to feelings of chaos, if not actual chaos. This is felt on the community level, the state level, the national level, and the international level and they are also felt on a very personal level. Interpersonal conflict tends to rise when there is an increased sense of stress felt by our various communities, and that stress can take a toll on marriages. Johnson Mediation can help you if you and your spouse
Divorce can be difficult no matter what time of year, but if you have recently separated or are in the process of finalizing your divorce, it can be even more stressful and emotionally draining for everyone involved. The holidays conjure up feelings of love, family and gathering together, and divorce complicates that narrative. Letting go of the idea of a perfect holiday is the first thing that you can do to cope. Remember to put your children first and foremost. Here are some other tips for surviving the holiday season during a divorce:
Nothing is simple when it comes to a divorce, especially when it comes to emotions and the endless list of logistical issues that must be completed. The divorce mediation process can actually help simply this difficult and complex process for everyone involved. Mediation is based on a collaborative and cooperative approach, reducing overall conflict rather than increasing it. Here are some basic facts about divorce mediation that might help you decide whether it is the right process for your situation:
Legally and emotionally dissolving your marriage takes a lot of time, energy and can be very difficult for all parties involved. There are so many variables and ways to address these emotions and details to consider as you take this major step forward. You may have many questions about the process and next steps as you make this very important and final decision. Below are 5 common questions that come up during divorce and the answers that can help guide you through the process of divorce:
