If you have made the difficult decision to divorce and have decided to pursue mediation to settle divorce, your next step is to find a divorce mediator that is right for you. Here are 5 tips for choosing the best mediator for your unique situation:
When it is clear that you and your spouse have no choice but to divorce, you may assume that hiring a divorce attorney is the next logical step. Litigation has been the traditional method for settling a divorce for those all around the country for many years. However, for many couples, there is another viable option that can keep the divorce proceedings from costing you a fortune and taking months (or longer) before you and your divorcing spouse can move forward. Divorce mediation is a highly effective alternative to the court system that allows you to settle all aspects of a divorce including child/spousal support payments, division of property and even child custody issues. The team at Johnson Mediation offers family focused and affordable divorce mediation services to couples in Chanhassen, Bloomington and Richfield, MN.
There are many reasons why a couple decides to divorce — disagreements over everything from money, to how to raise children, to job priorities can push a couple to decide that living separate lives is best. However, when one party contributes less financially, emotionally, and does not take an equitable share of child rearing responsibilities, it can present a unique and difficult problem during the marriage and for co-parenting after a divorce. These habits tend to continue and can become even more pronounced after a divorce, especially when it comes to taking care of the kids. If you are in a situation in which your ex-spouse is not paying his/her share of agreed upon child support payments or does not show up for scheduled visits, mediation may be able to help encourage your ex-spouse to step up where kids are concerned. Johnson Mediation has extensive experience working with parents after divorce and finding solutions for situations that may seem otherwise too difficult.
Divorce is extremely difficult for all involved, particularly children in the marriage. This is largely due to the recognition that children are innocent victims of adult decisions. And even when the adults who are divorcing go through the process amicably, children can still be affected by the divorce in unexpected and significant ways. Johnson Mediation of Chanhassen, MN, offers excellence in the realm of divorce mediation with a specific expertise on child-focused mediation. Our mediation team will help you navigate the entire divorce process keeping your children as the priority and focus throughout.
It is simply impossible to anticipate at the time of your divorce all of the potential financial needs and changes that will occur as your children age. Child custody agreements are made at the time of a divorce and can be altered or updated as situations and needs change. Johnson Mediation of Chanhassen, MN can help you and your ex-spouse manage child support changes in order to minimize stress, conflict and the time it takes to get this done. A child support modification must be approved by the court but arriving at a solution can be managed by a mediator and the two willing ex-spouses.
Johnson Mediation has established a strong reputation for being able to provide divorce resolution help for couples experiencing a wide range of issues following the end of their relationships. If you and your spouse are considering divorcing or separating, consider contacting Johnson Mediation to help you through the process. Our team offers what most traditional divorce lawyers, working through the traditional court systems and processes, cannot. Our mission is to advocate for you, understand your unique situation, and help you work toward the best possible solution for all those affected by your divorce.
