Oct 2, 2020 | Divorce Coach, Post Divorce Support, Spousal Support
When you navigate your divorce and settle the terms, it is easy to think that that difficult and painful chapter of your life is over. For many, however, it is difficult to come to terms emotionally with the loss of this significant relationship. In addition, other logistical issues can also come up even after a divorce is final that stir up that conflict you thought was in the past. Johnson Mediation can provide you with support after your divorce so you can continue your positive
Sep 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Divorce is one of those things that is not easy to understand if you have not been through it. Most people imagine that divorce proceedings happen in a courtroom with lawyers doing most of the talking and a judge rendering a verdict about issues like child custody, property division and spousal support. However, for many couples around the country, there is quite a different picture for divorce. Divorce mediation puts the power of the decision making in the hands of the couple–rather than a judge. Mediation is less expensive, and takes far less time than litigation
Sep 11, 2020 | Comprehensive Mediation, Mediation, Post Divorce Support
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption in our daily lives. Many of us are working from home indefinitely, have children home completing school virtually and are asked to wear masks when we enter a place of business to slow the spread of the virus. For the last several months, time has seemed to slow down and it has been difficult to get routine tasks outside of the house completed. If you are in the process of a divorce or are beginning to think that’s where your marriage is headed, you may think that you have to put this on hold like so many other things right now. However, that is not the case.
Aug 28, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Mediation MN
Once you have kids, your life gets much richer and more complicated. As parents, you are permanently connected to your spouse even if you decide to separate or divorce down the road. This decision can be extremely difficult and stressful on every member of the family. Johnson Mediation offers a wide variety of parenting support and divorce mediation services that can help you navigate your divorce while protecting your kids. We are currently doing online sessions. Depending on your circumstances and needs, you could benefit from one or more of the following services:
Aug 21, 2020 | Chanhassen MN, Divorce Mediation, Post Divorce Support
Once a marriage has broken down and both parties have decided that divorce is the next step, an entirely new process begins. You are no longer focused on whether or not your marriage can be saved, but instead how you will separate and settle the terms of your divorce. Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which you work closely with a mediator and your soon to be ex to identify, understand and negotiate the issues in your specific divorce case. Divorce mediation very often keeps you from having to go through the court system to settle the terms of your divorce, which saves you significant time, stress and money. Johnson Mediation has a divorce mediation office in Chanhassen, MN that can help you
Aug 10, 2020 | Carver County MN, Chanhassen MN, Co-Parenting, Divorce Mediation
The times we are now living in are more stressful than any other in perhaps a generation, or even longer. If, on top of a global health crisis and an economic downturn, you are also dealing with a failing relationship or an impending divorce, your stress is likely overwhelming. There is not a whole lot we can do about the health crisis or the economic uncertainty, but we very likely can help you with your marital situation. Johnson Mediation offers a wide range of support services related to divorce mediation. We understand Minnesota divorce law and we deliver our expertise with honesty, kindness and compassion.
Jul 21, 2020 | Child Visitation Mediation MN, Co-Parenting, Divorce Mediation, Parenting Specialist, Un-Married Parents Seperating

COVID-19 has forced many area businesses to close temporarily or alter hours and offerings. The team at Johnson Mediation has been working during this time to adapt our approach and services to meet the current need. We are a local divorce mediator currently open in Shakopee, MN. We have put systems in place to maintain safety, social distancing and now even offer virtual mediation services to give you the option not to even be in person during your mediation sessions. You can proceed safely with the divorce process
Jul 13, 2020 | Divorce Mediation, Divorce Process in Minnesota, Mediation Questions, Neutral Mediator, Partner Separation Mediator, Post Divorce Support, Un-Married Parents Seperating
Divorce is widely considered one of the most stressful life events and right now this stress is magnified by the uncertainty and stress of the times. Divorce mediation is a way to settle the terms of your divorce without the added stress of litigation. Johnson Mediation specializes in divorce mediation services and offers high quality mediation services even during these uncertain times.
Below are 5 reasons that you should choose mediation over litigation if you are getting a divorce:
Jun 24, 2020 | Chanhassen MN, Child Custody, Child Support, Co-Parenting, Mediation, Mediator Near ME, Neutral Mediator, Parenting Coach, Parenting Specialist, Post Divorce Support
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and has forced us to slow down, social distance and stay home when possible. However, even though the virus continues to spread in our community, our lives cannot simply stop until we have a vaccine. One extremely positive outcome of living through this unusual time is that our society has been forced to virtualize many different events and processes that cannot safely happen at the present time. We are working from home more, graduation celebrations and senior proms have been held virtually, and we have all gotten used to logging into Zoom
Jun 17, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Mediation MN, Co-Parenting, Divorce Coaching, Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Mediation Questions, Neutral Mediator, Post Divorce Support
Divorce mediation is a less expensive and less stressful option for settling the terms of your divorce than traditional litigation. What does this mean? Well, divorce can be extremely costly, both financially and emotionally and leave your family without the resources and strength to move forward in a healthy way. Johnson Mediation works to support families through the process in a different way. We offer divorce mediation services to couples in the South Metro of Minneapolis. Rather than battling in the court, the team at Johnson Mediation helps you communicate, compromise and find resolution that works for your