Child Support Mediation
Child support can be one of the most divisive and difficult aspects of a divorce to settle. Both parties often have very strong opinions about how much should be paid. The law requires that both parents, no matter whether they are married or not, must support their children financially. Child support can be settled in the courts when each party is represented by a lawyer, or through the mediation process, depending on the unique circumstances of the case. Johnson Mediation specializes in helping divorcing couples come up with a fair and reasonable child support agreement without having to go through the court system. Mediation can help even couples with high conflict solve important issues like child support, division of property and even custody arrangements without a court battle.
Divorce may end a marriage, but it does not necessarily end a relationship. Parents with children will have to communicate with each other after divorcing, especially if there is a child-support agreement in place. On occasion, child-support agreements require attention or alteration after divorce. If you are in such a situation, you should strongly consider contacting Johnson Mediation for assistance through this process. And, even if the issue you have does not involve changing an agreement, but is instead about a differing interpretation of the child-support agreement, mediation can be an ideal way to resolve misunderstandings and miscommunication.
Johnson Mediation’s approach to divorce mediation is focused on finding the best possible outcomes for you, your spouse, extended family members, and especially your children. So when you work with our team finalize important details related to your marriage, we bring our experience and hard-earned expertise in Minnesota divorce law to maximize the potential you have to get through your divorce in the best emotional, psychological, and financial shape possible. One important focus of our mediation work is co-parenting. For parents who are interested in our divorce mediation services, it can help lay the groundwork for successful co-parenting after your divorce is final.
One of the most common questions asked about divorce is how much it will cost. The first thing to understand is that you have choices when it comes to settling the difficult aspects of your marriage. You can seek resolution through the traditional court system or you can settle your divorce with the help of a divorce mediator. As you are likely already aware, when it comes to divorce, the costs can add up both financially as well as emotionally. Below you will find some basic information about the cost of divorce.
Child support is one of those sensitive subjects after a divorce. Although there may have been a lot of stress and anger around the divorce, it is important to always keep in mind how this transition can affect the children involved. Rather than going down the expensive legal road when trying to resolve a child support dispute, consider teaming up with Johnson Mediation and take advantage of our divorce mediation services. Serving the Chanhassen, MN area, we are committed to providing a neutral perspective and helping you and your child’s other parent with this child support issue.
Divorce mediation has become not only much more common over the last several decades but, in many cases, it has become the preferred choice of partners who have chosen to end their married relationship. More couples are showing a preference for not entering into the more traditional court-centered divorce process, but opting instead to resolve the terms of their divorce in a more cooperative way. If you find yourself in such a place and you live in the Chanhassen, Minnesota area, consider reaching out to Johnson Mediation for more information about how divorce mediation might work for you.
