Mediation offers an effective way to resolve the disputes in your divorce without the need for litigation. A successful mediation process requires effective communication and active participation by both parties. In Minnesota, most courts require mediation before...
Divorce Mediation
Does every contested divorce in Minnesota go to trial? p. 2
We are talking about the use of alternative dispute resolution in contested divorces. Minnesota has a fairly long history of creative approaches to managing this kind of conflict. The goal is always to minimize the pain of tense negotiations; ADR may also speed up the...
Does every contested divorce in Minnesota go to trial?
There are some divorces that are so complicated or so contentious that going to trial is the best course of action. A couple of years ago, for example, Frank and Jamie McCourt's divorce involved intricate business dealings -- over the ownership of the Los Angeles...
Want to limit stress and keep costs down in your divorce? Consider mediation.
Years ago, it was widely assumed that going to court was always necessary to settle differences in matters of divorce and family law. These days, though, there is generally a better understanding of methods of alternative dispute resolution -- or ADR. These...
What is the difference between legal separation and divorce?
If you are considering a split from your spouse, your main options to ensure you are legally protected are legal separation and divorce. While most people overlook legal separation, it can be the right choice for some people. Right now you may be wondering what the...
Why self-care is especially important for women both during and after a divorce
These days, it seems that every time you pick up a magazine or turn on the television there's an article or segment about how to reduce stress in one's life. While it's virtually impossible to avoid stress altogether, researchers have found that when an individual is...
Are you and a spouse headed towards divorce?
Many social scientists, sociologists and researchers devote their lives to studying human behavior and attempting to figure out why and how, as human beings, we behave and make decisions. With the U.S. divorce rate consistently hovering around the 50 percent mark, the...
Divorce discussions and why timing and delivery are critical
Marriages end for all sorts of reasons and sometimes for seemingly no reason at all. The relationship between spouses is complicated and often filled with both high and low points. In cases where a marriage is marred by cheating, substance abuse, financial troubles...
Proposed bill promises Minnesotans a better way to divorce
Traditionally, divorce in the United States has been regarded as a contentious and divisive process where there are definite winners and losers. Unfortunately, frequently when divorce is approached this way, ex-spouses and shared children often all end up losing....
Is mediation the right fit for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse?
Historically, the divorce process has by nature been adversarial. While most divorces likely result from disputes and differences between spouses, this doesn't mean that the actual divorce process needs to become an all out war. For some couples, mediation offers a...