Reducing Conflict During the Divorce Process
For most couples, conflict of some kind is one of the major factors that go into the decision to divorce. You may no longer be able to communicate effectively, you may have differing views on your future, parenting, finances, or you may have conflict over a breach of trust in your marriage. Many couples begin the divorce process with significant stress and conflict and when you go through the traditional divorce process, this conflict can increase significantly.
Divorce mediation actually allows you to reduce the conflict
The idea of divorce can bring up many different emotions – sadness, disappointment, anger, fear and even grief. In addition to the emotional component of divorce, there are many logistical issues that must be resolved in order to move forward with the process and your life. No one understands this tightrope better than the team at Johnson Mediation. Jeff Johnson is the founder of Johnson Mediation and has been through a difficult divorce himself. He has literally been in your shoes. In addition to his personal experience with his own divorce, Jeff
Navigating the complexities of divorce can be an emotionally taxing and financially burdensome experience. Traditional litigation often exacerbates conflicts, leading to prolonged disputes and increased costs. In Minnesota, divorce mediation has emerged as a preferred alternative, offering a more amicable and cost-effective path to resolution. Johnson Mediation, led by experienced mediator Jeff Johnson, provides comprehensive online mediation services tailored to meet the unique needs of each family.
The first question that we get asked by many of our clients is whether Minnesota requires couples to go through the court system to settle the terms of a divorce. The answer is a definitive no. In fact, the Minnesota courts and judges actually encourage couples to try mediation before proceeding through the court litigation process. Divorce mediation has distict advantages of a tradional court divorce. Other states have started to follow the Minnesota couts lead by recommending and in some cases require couples try divorcde mediation first.
Divorce may not be something you have spent time planning (or hoping) for, and when you and your spouse decide that your marriage cannot survive, you may feel overwhelmed with emotion and with all of the things that must be done. The emotional and logistical aspects of a divorce can leave you unsure how to move forward. The staff at Johnson Mediation understands how difficult a divorce can be for you and your family. We have developed a divorce planning checklist to give you some guidance about how to take those first steps right away and how to stay on track so that you can move forward with your life.
