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
2022 is here, and after nearly 24 months of dealing with a pandemic, disruptions to school, work and everyday life, we are all hoping that the coming year brings calm and peace. For some families, this may actually mean moving forward with a divorce. If you have been considering divorce but have held off because of concerns related to COVID-19 and the impact on finances, schedules and health, you may be ready to consider taking the next step in 2022. Johnson Mediation is a divorce mediation firm based in Minnesota, who can guide you through this process with less stress, financial burden and emotional difficulty.
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.
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.
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:
