When Does Mediation Work?
Mediation is one Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) tool that couples are encouraged to try before beginning the litigation process. Meditation can help you resolve many very important issues, particularly during divorce. You may be wondering whether mediation will work for your unique situation. Johnson Mediation offers comprehensive divorce mediation services in Minnesota and can walk you through the process before you begin so that you can decide for sure whether you think it will work for you.
Mediation most often works when the following components are in place:
Mediation is a highly effective and efficient process for settling many difficult issues, including the terms of a divorce. In fact, the Minnesota courts now require couples to attempt an alternative dispute resolution technique (mediation is considered an ADR) before pursuing litigation. The mediation process is fairly simple and straightforward, costs less than a court battle. Mediation allows you and your soon to be ex-spouse to work together to make decisions about your future so that communication after your divorce is easier and healthier.
No matter where you are in the divorce process, mediation can help you resolve the issues that you face. Johnson Mediation specializes in divorce mediation services with the goal of helping families find their way forward, rather than focusing on the past. Jeff Johnson is a trusted divorce mediator in Carver County, MN who has both personal and professional experience with the divorce process. 
Divorce is widely recognized as one of the most difficult transitions in one’s life. When it comes time to settle the important issues necessary to finalize your divorce – like division of joint property, child custody and child and spousal support – you have a choice about how you move forward. Divorce mediation is a way to settle the terms of your divorce with less stress. Divorce mediation allows you to resolve these issues confidentially, in less time and with less of a financial burden. Johnson Mediation specializes in confidential divorce mediation in the Twin Cities, MN.
Once you have made the difficult and important decision to divorce, you must turn to moving your way through the divorce process. Traditional litigation through the courts can take many months to complete which can extend the pain for longer than necessary. Mediation offers a way to navigate the process in the fastest and most supportive way possible. Johnson Mediation specializes in comprehensive divorce mediation service that is by far the fastest and most supportive divorce route for couples who are ready to move forward with their life.
Making the decision to divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful decisions of your life. It is inherently difficult to decide if your life in the future will be better than your current life. If you have done all that you can to save your marriage, and you want to find out more about the divorce process, you may want to consider reaching out to a divorce mediation firm first to explore your options. Johnson Mediation can help you think about the divorce process in the state of Minnesota and how it will impact you and the rest of your family so that you can be sure that you are ready to move forward.
It is no surprise that divorce is considered one of the most stressful life events. In fact, it is widely considered one of the five most stressful life events, and it can even compromise your immune system and impact your body and your health in other ways. However, it is possible to resolve the terms of your divorce and reduce the overall stress of the process. Partnering with a divorce mediator can make navigating the divorce process less stressful for you and your entire family.
Every divorce mediator available to you will inform you that mediated divorce is less expensive than court-based divorce process and therefore it is likely to be less stressful. They are all correct. But we believe that we stand out from most, if not all other divorce mediators, by combining not only expertise in Minnesota divorce law but in the way that we approach the process of helping our clients get through their divorces. The team at Johnson Mediation has deep knowledge of the legal aspects of divorce, we care about the long-term welfare of the people we work with…
In the state of Minnesota, the court actually requires you to make a good faith effort to settle the terms of your divorce using an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) technique BEFORE engaging the courts and a judge. Mediation has become a popular and highly effective tool for resolving all aspects of a divorce settlement, including division of joint property, development of a fair and equitable parenting plan (also known as a custody agreement), and determination of whether spousal and/or child support is necessary in your case. Johnson Mediation can help guide you through the entire divorce mediation process from start to finish. 
Divorce is widely known as one of life’s most difficult events. It can be sudden, after a breach of trust or infidelity, or it can be a natural progression after growing apart for many years. Divorce can take an enormous emotional and financial toll on both parties, including any children from the marriage and coming to terms with this life change can seem impossible. Johnson Mediation offers a wide range of divorce services that can help you come to terms with your divorce by focusing on your future, and on how to move forward in a new direction in the most positive way possible.
