Common Mistakes In a Divorce Settlement
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…
If you are like most divorcing couples, you have never gone through the divorce process. It can seem overwhelming, stressful and difficult. If you have chosen to pursue divorce mediation to resolve the terms of your divorce, you will want to be prepared for that process to maximize efficiency and give yourself the best chance for success. Much of the discussion will be guided by you, your spouse, and your family’s unique needs, but below are some topics that are commonly covered during divorce mediation…
One of the many advantages of divorce mediation is that it can reduce, if not completely eliminate, the stress of the disagreement and conflict that accumulates between divorcing spouses. Divorce mediators are trained to help couples who are struggling to get along find common ground. When a couple reaches the point of deciding to divorce, they often find that the divorce mediator has helped them resolve many of the issues that have built up between them. A positive outcome is that many divorced couples are able to find a greater degree of health in their relationships after their marriages have ended than at any point during their marriages.
When you get a divorce, you try to make a plan (divorce agreement) that covers any and all potential issues that could come up down the road. However, it is impossible to predict the future, especially with kids. Your children’s needs change over time and there is no way to know what your kids will need (or want) years after your divorce is final. Covid-19 pandemic is a perfect example. Post-divorce mediation makes the process of changing your custody arrangement simple and low stress. Johnson Mediation can help you determine both what changes to make and how to restructure your custody agreement
There is nothing easy about divorce. In fact, the actual divorce process can be one of the most difficult and overwhelming parts of the entire experience. There are many reasons for this and each divorce is different, but understanding the process a bit before you begin can help reduce the overall stress and help you move forward toward a more healthy life. Here are some tips for navigating the divorce process in Minnesota:
We have all heard the saying that almost ½ of all marriages end in divorce. So, we all know that divorce is a reality for many people. However, there are some surprising divorce trends that you might not expect.
We are all familiar with the frequently cited statistic that nearly ½ of all marriages end in divorce. While this is only an approximation, it does convey an important fact – there are a lot of divorces in our country. Every divorce is different, but many of the reasons behind a divorce may be similar. Here are five of the most common causes of divorce in the US:
Deciding to divorce is never easy, but many couples struggle with finding the best time to separate and move toward divorce, given their unique circumstances. Divorce does not happen overnight and is a process that can take months if not longer, so thinking about timing can be beneficial. Some factors to consider when you are thinking about the timing of your divorce include the following:
As we have faced the COVID-19 pandemic over the last 15-18 months, many things have successfully moved online, some more easily and successfully than others. You may now be able to see your health care provider virtually, without setting foot into their office. Your children may have attended school virtually and, for many families, this may have proved extremely successful or extremely challenging. We can also order groceries online and pick them up without going into the store and complete banking transactions with the touch of a button. Virtual transactions and services are likely here to stay
