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.
Mediation is widely regarded as an efficient and highly effective way to resolve the terms of your divorce and create a divorce agreement that is filed with the court system and has a good chance of being successful in the long run. There are many reasons why mediation is now used widely and even strongly recommended by the courts before litigation. Lower cost, decreased conflict, confidentiality, faster resolution are generally regarded as some of the most obvious benefits. In addition, over the last 3-5 years, the ability to complete the divorce mediation process virtually has become another very important
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.
Did you know that January is known to be the busiest month for divorces in our country? Whether this is related to new year’s resolutions, a new tax year, the intense stress of the holiday season, or simply looking for a fresh start, the new year marks the end of marriage, and a fresh start for many. If this is something that you are considering in the days and weeks leading up to January, you may want to spend some time preparing for this possibility for you and your family. Here are some tips for small things you can do now that will help you in the new year.
