Need Help Getting My Spouse to the Negotiating Table
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you likely have very different opinions on many things and settling your divorce will be no different. Divorce can bring out strong emotions from both parties and is widely regarded as one of the most stressful life events, alongside things like the death of a loved one, a sudden job loss and a health scare. And yet, many important decisions must be made through the divorce process that create a path forward for both you and your divorcing spouse. Some seek solutions via the court system, and other couples decide to pursue divorce mediation to negotiate the important issues in a divorce. You may wish to go the mediation route because it is drastically less expensive, less stressful and takes less time, but because mediation is entirely voluntary, your partner has to agree to move in this direction. If you live in the Chanhassen, Shakopee, Richfield, Bloomington, MN area, Johnson Mediation can help you get your spouse to the negotiating table so that you can move forward in a positive and productive way.
If you and your spouse have decided divorce is your best path forward, you may be spending time exploring your options for how best to settle the many important issues, like child custody, child/spousal support and how to divide the joint assets, property (and debt). Divorce mediation is an effective tool that many couples use in the Minnesota area who want to settle their divorce without a lengthy and costly court battle. Johnson Mediation specializes in divorce mediation services and can help you and our family navigate the divorce process in an efficient, positive and productive way.
When you begin the divorce process, it can be overwhelming trying to think of everything you’ll need to do, everything you’ll need to know to complete your divorce, and everything you’ll need to address with your partner before the divorce can be finalized. Separating is stressful and emotionally draining enough, regardless of how amicable your separation may be, but when you factor in the divorce process, you’re looking at weeks or months of difficult decisions and potentially huge conflicts as you begin to work through the specifics with your partner.
Johnson Mediation is an excellent starting point for you if you are in the midst of a conflict. For many people, this translates to being in the late stages of a primary relationship, which often leads to the decision to seek a divorce. The traditional approach to divorce—through the court system—is becoming less and less appealing to many people. The court system is busy; the court system tends to be expensive; and the court system has to focus less on the best possible outcomes for people who are there to finalize their divorces. And that’s where meditation can be particularly useful.
If you have decided to pursue mediation to settle your divorce, there are many things that you may be wondering about. How long will the process take? How much will it cost? Is it confidential? And, will the mediator really be neutral, or will he/she favor one party over the other? The experienced team at Johnson Mediation specializes in divorce mediation for those in the Minnesota and Wisconsin communities, and can answer all of these questions about the divorce mediation process and any others that you may have. Here are the answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions that our staff receives.
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.
