Divorce Mediation Process
If you and your spouse have decided divorce is your best path forward, you may be spending time exploring your options for how best to settle the many important issues, like child custody, child/spousal support and how to divide the joint assets, property (and debt). Divorce mediation is an effective tool that many couples use in the Minnesota area who want to settle their divorce without a lengthy and costly court battle. Johnson Mediation specializes in divorce mediation services and can help you and our family navigate the divorce process in an efficient, positive and productive way.
Divorces that involve children can be extremely complex, and many issues must be addressed in order to minimize the impact on children and navigate a path forward. One such issue is that of the amount of time your children will spend with each of you. Johnson Mediation of Chanhassen, MN can help you find the best possible solution to questions related to the division of time. If you and your spouse are seeking divorce and have children, Johnson Mediation can help you successfully navigate the difficult process of settling a divorce. 
Divorce Mediation is a process by which you can settle your divorce without proceeding through the traditional court systems. In divorce mediation, you and your divorcing spouse work with a neutral, third party to discuss and resolve all aspects of your divorce, including spousal/child support, division of assets, property and debt and the development of a parenting plan. The mediator does not act as a decider in the discussion with you and your spouse, but instead helps facilitate a productive and constructive discussion in a safe environment. You can also elect to allow your respective lawyers to join the discussion if you wish. Divorce Mediation can be a highly effective tool for couples who are looking for a way to resolve issues in their divorce without a lengthy and costly court battle. Johnson Mediation of 
The determination of child support payments as part of a divorce settlement can be complex and highly contentious. Each party may have a very different opinion about what is fair given your unique set of circumstances. Divorce mediation allows you and your divorcing spouse to navigate these issues like child support and child custody in an environment that fosters and supports a solution based discussion that can be positive and productive. Divorce mediation can be successful and effective for even the most complicated divorce settlements. Johnson Mediation of Chanhassen, MN specializes in divorce mediation and our team has experience specifically as a child support mediator.
As tax time approaches, it is a great time to be thinking about any changes to your tax status that could impact your annual return. Changes in marital status, as well as child support payments or spousal maintenance have important tax implications. Spousal maintenance is the money paid from one spouse to another after a separation or divorce in an attempt to help the party that earns less maintain the same standard of living. These payments are considered alimony for tax purposes and must be reported by both the individual who made the payments as well as the individual who received the support.
If you are in the process of divorcing your spouse, and are trying to decide how best to settle important issues like division of assets, debts and property, child/spousal support and custody agreements, you have options available to you that do not have to include traditional court processes. Divorce mediation is the process by which you settle the terms of a divorce with the help of a neutral, third party (mediator). Mediation sessions typically last 2 hours and couples discuss the issues that are important and relevant to them. The mediator does not litigate or render a decision, but instead keeps the discussion focused, positive and productive. Johnson Mediation of Chanhassen, MN specializes in comprehensive divorce mediation for couples in the Minnesota area and provides mediation services that seek to minimize conflict and maximize the potential for healthy resolution of differences.
When you begin the divorce process, it can be overwhelming trying to think of everything you’ll need to do, everything you’ll need to know to complete your divorce, and everything you’ll need to address with your partner before the divorce can be finalized. Separating is stressful and emotionally draining enough, regardless of how amicable your separation may be, but when you factor in the divorce process, you’re looking at weeks or months of difficult decisions and potentially huge conflicts as you begin to work through the specifics with your partner.
Divorce is not an easy process for anyone. From making huge changes in your own life to coming to terms with the fact that an entire chapter has come to a close, divorce tests our emotional and mental strength, adding stress to our lives that we probably weren’t expecting. In order to make divorce less stressful, to help ensure you keep your peace of mind throughout the process, and to help you and your spouse maintain a cordial relationship, you may want to consider working with a neutral divorce mediation near you. At Johnson Mediation, we provide divorce mediation services
One of the most emotionally taxing and complicated aspects of settling a divorce is agreeing on a child custody arrangement. The idea of seeing your child less than daily is an extremely difficult adjustment for most parents. If you (or the court) has decided that you will be proceeding with a joint custody arrangement with your ex-spouse, you may be wondering the best strategies for coordinating opposing schedules. Partnering with a professional mediator can help you come up with a joint custody schedule that will work for you, your ex-spouse and your children.
