Understanding The Divorce Mediation Process
The goal of divorce mediation is to assist a divorcing couple to find common ground and settle the difficult aspects of a divorce with less animosity, less stress, while using fewer financial resources. A mediator is a trained professional who serves a neutral third party to facilitate discussions that can ultimately result in compromise around issues such as division of property, assets and debts, child/spousal support and development of a parenting plan (otherwise known as a custody agreement). The divorce mediation process is more simple than you might expect, following the basic set of steps below. Johnson Mediation serves divorcing couples in the Chanhassen, Richfield, and Bloomington, MN area and would be happy to partner with you to help you find resolution through this difficult and painful process.
Just like no two relationships are like, a divorce is also an entirely unique process, and it often brings out the worst in both parties. If you are facing a divorce, and you are concerned that you and your spouse do not see eye to eye on important matters such as child custody or division of assets, a divorce coach may be able to add support and perspective to your situation, allowing you to resolve the outstanding issues in your divorce in a more positive and productive way. Johnson Mediation offers individualized divorce coaching and other divorce mediation services for those in the Chanhassen, Shakopee, Richfield, and Bloomington MN area. Our team focuses on you, your family and your future and assisting you throughout the entire process.
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you likely have very different opinions on many things and settling your divorce will be no different. Divorce can bring out strong emotions from both parties and is widely regarded as one of the most stressful life events, alongside things like the death of a loved one, a sudden job loss and a health scare. And yet, many important decisions must be made through the divorce process that create a path forward for both you and your divorcing spouse. Some seek solutions via the court system, and other couples decide to pursue divorce mediation to negotiate the important issues in a divorce. You may wish to go the mediation route because it is drastically less expensive, less stressful and takes less time, but because mediation is entirely voluntary, your partner has to agree to move in this direction. If you live in the Chanhassen, Shakopee, Richfield, Bloomington, MN area, Johnson Mediation can help you get your spouse to the negotiating table so that you can move forward in a positive and productive way.
Separating a divorcing couple’s finances is one of the most difficult and complex parts of the divorce process. Assets, debts, property and other possessions that have been accumulated when a couple was married have to be split up equitably and this process is never easy. One tool for helping a couple fairly divide their finances in order to move forward with their lives separately is what is known as a Financial Early Neutral Evaluation. Johnson Mediation offers professional mediation services that cover the full range of divorce mediation issues. Our team specializes in offering Financial Early Neutral Evaluation in hopes that this information will help a couple reach a settlement so that they can begin to move forward with their life.
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 
