Oct 28, 2017 | Child Custody, Divorce Coach, Divorce Mediation
If you are in the process of divorcing your spouse, or thinking about it, you almost certainly have lots of questions. If you are in any stage of the divorce process and you have children, those questions can feel overwhelming, incredibly difficulty, and possibly without answers. Wherever you are in the divorce process, we can help you, and we at Johnson Mediation are extra sensitive to questions of child custody and we will give you the benefit of our years of experience and expertise in such matters.
Oct 26, 2017 | Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Early Neutral Evaluations, Mediation, Mediator Near ME, Neutral Mediator
If you are preparing for a divorce, you may assume that the only way to get an equitable and fair settlement is to hire a divorce attorney to represent you and your interests. But, moving ahead with litigation to settle the important aspects of your divorce may not be the only (or even the best) way forward. Litigation can be expensive and time consuming and does not often provide you with any element of control over the outcome. The court system generally decides how your assets and property are divided and how your children’s time is divided between you and your divorcing spouse.
Oct 20, 2017 | Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Coach, Divorce Mediation, Post Divorce Support
Divorce can be hard. We at Johnson Mediation lend our experience, expertise, and empathy to help you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. We also understand that the support many people need does not stop being needed just because the divorce has been finalized. If you are divorced and are not one of the lucky few who gets along well with your former spouse, we can help you. We recognize that, while the signed and notarized divorce papers mark the end of a marriage, they do not necessarily end the complex relationship you have with your former spouse.
Oct 19, 2017 | Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Neutral Mediator, Partner Separation Mediator
Divorce is often characterized in our society as highly contentious, with intense emotions, competing priorities which often lead to a nasty, bitter end to an unhappy marriage. Conflict is the foundation for many divorces in our country — but it does not have to be this way. Rather than looking at divorce as a battle, it is possible to view it differently. Divorcing spouses can instead choose to settle the terms of a divorce with cooperation and a focus on the future, rather than the past. In fact, the idea that you and your soon to be ex-spouse are partners, rather than adversaries can go a long way toward finding solutions that put your family first and help you through this difficult time.
Oct 14, 2017 | Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Mediator Near ME, Neutral Mediator, Partner Separation Mediator
Deciding to move forward with a divorce is a huge decision – one that has likely taken much time, thought and emotional energy. Once you and your spouse have decided to divorce, it is important to spend time thinking about how you want to navigate the process. Generally speaking, there are two options — proceeding through the court system for your divorce or pursuing settlement via divorce mediation. If you have questions about which path is right for you, we have outlined some of the differences between the methods below. The Johnson Mediation team is available to help answer questions about the process and offers a free consultation so that you can be sure that you make the best choice for you and your family.
Oct 12, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Spousal Support
Spousal support is a financial agreement reached either by a court proceeding or by mutual consent of the couple in the process of divorce. In the latter case, mutual consent generally occurs when a divorcing couple works with a divorce mediator, like our staff at Johnson Mediation. More and more couples are choosing divorce mediation instead of the more traditional approach of working through the court system with lawyers representing each person. The court system tends to be more expensive and time-consuming, and much less convenient for the people seeking divorce and resolution about issues of spousal and/or child support payments. If you and your spouse are able to work together, these issues may well become simpler to resolve.
Oct 7, 2017 | Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Coach, Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Neutral Mediator
How do you know if you need a divorce coach? If you’re going through a divorce and finding it difficult to navigate the complex web of emotions, logistics, stress of keeping other parts of your life in order, then the chances are good that you could benefit from our Divorce Coaching service. Johnson Mediation offers divorce coaching for individuals who need support because a partner is not supportive or for those who may need help navigating the difficulty around the process.
Sep 27, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Mediation, Mediation, Neutral Mediator, Parenting Specialist, Parenting Time
The Social Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) process is designed to evaluate the ability of two people involved in a divorce proceed to resolve their disagreements over child custody and parenting time. We at Johnson Mediation, located in Chanhassen, MN, but also serving Shakopee and many other communities in the state, provide Social Early Neutral Evaluations for divorcing couples who could benefit from determining their ability to resolve such issues.
The Social Early Neutral Evaluation process is designed to be a short-term process and to be completely confidential. It usually requires about one month, from start to finish. Typically, a team consisting of one male and one female, one a mediator and one a representative from Family Court Services, evaluates issues between the divorcing parents and then provides feedback to the divorcing couple.
Sep 24, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Coach, Divorce Mediation, Mediation
Mediation is a way to settle all types of disagreements, disputes and problems with minimal conflict and resources expended. A trained mediator serves as a neutral third party who will quickly get up to speed on the issues at hand and help you prioritize the goals for resolution. It is important to understand that a mediator is not a decider, so if you decide to pursue mediation as a mechanism for settling a problem, you and the other party will be empowered to come to the decisions, with the discussion and resolution facilitated by the mediator. Johnson Mediation offers comprehensive divorce mediation services to those living in the Chanhassen and Shakopee, MN, area with a specific focus on helping you and your family through the entire divorce process, from start to finish.
Sep 23, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Support, Comprehensive Mediation, Divorce Coach, Divorce Mediation, Mediation
Determining child support during your divorce can be difficult, painful, and arduous, and can get highly contentious in certain circumstances. Using mediation to resolve issues like child support can expedite the process and reduce the overall conflict. The team at Johnson Mediation focuses on helping you and your family navigate divorce and move forward in a positive and healthy way. We offer you and your family excellent care and expert mediation at all stages of your divorce.
