The Minnesota court system is now encouraging couples to try to settle their divorce using divorce mediation rather than the traditional litigation process. This is a surprise to many who begin the divorce process and assume that the only real option for resolution is through the courts. You may be wondering exactly why the court system is encouraging mediation? Here are some of the reasons:
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:
The decision to divorce does not happen overnight. Very often, a couple may take months if not years to make this final decision to end their marriage. A lot of time and emotional energy has already been spent reaching this difficult moment and then the divorce process begins. Continue reading for tips for how to prepare for the divorce process. If you decide to use divorce mediation to settle the terms of your divorce, call the team at Johnson Mediation at 952-401-7599.
The length of the divorce process varies widely. Because every divorce is unique and filled with individual issues and concerns, the length of time to finalize a divorce depends in part on the complexity of those issues and how open both parties are to achieving fair resolution. One thing that is worth considering is that choosing to settle the terms of your divorce with mediation can dramatically reduce the time it takes to finalize a divorce. You may wonder why mediation takes less time than proceeding through the courts…
Settling the terms of your divorce is overwhelming and difficult. Read about 5 common pitfalls that you can work to avoid during the divorce process. Perhaps one of the biggest and most expensive mistakes that couples can make when they decide to divorce is quickly hiring divorce attorneys and assuming that the only way to settle is to go through the courts. Johnson Mediation offers many different support options for families that are going through a divorce including divorce mediation, parenting support services, divorce coaching and post-divorce support…
Divorce is known to be one of the most difficult of all life events. In terms of stress, it is up there with a death in the family, a job loss or even the diagnosis of an illness. So, before you move forward with the process, you may want to ask yourself some questions to be sure that you are emotionally and financially ready for what is ahead. Johnson Mediation can help walk you through the divorce process once you are ready. Our mediation services can help you resolve issues like dividing your property, setting schedules for…
