{"id":2901,"date":"2013-05-20T13:12:30","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T19:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2013-05-20T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T19:12:30","slug":"4-things-you-should-know-about-child-custody-mediation-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/20\/4-things-you-should-know-about-child-custody-mediation-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Should Know About Child Custody Mediation in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve decided to use child custody <a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\/areas-of-practice\/mediation-lawyers\/\">mediation in Minnesota<\/a> to resolve some of the issues of your parenting dispute, then you\u2019ve made a very good choice. Often, people who use mediation instead of the court system, wind up far happier with the outcome that they receive.<br \/>\nThis is because mediation allows you to be an active participant in the process of deciding what is best for your child. However, that does not mean that there aren\u2019t a few things you should know about the process.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[maxbutton id=&#8221;1&#8243; ]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>1. Be Prepared<\/strong><br \/>\nYou already know that you should come to court prepared, but did you know that you should come prepared for your mediation, too? While the mediator doesn\u2019t have the power to impose a decision upon you it does help to have all of the information at your fingertips.<br \/>\nHere are a few of the things you should consider bringing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A list of the issues that are most important to you, so that you can make sure those issues are addressed.<\/li>\n<li>Suggestions and plans for meeting each of these issues, such as suggested parenting time schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Records such as the child\u2019s report cards and school attendance and progress, and other indicators of the care that you\u2019ve been giving the child.<\/li>\n<li>A list of reasons why you should be the primary custodian, or why joint custody is best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Be Willing to Listen<\/strong><br \/>\nMediation works best when you approach the process with an open mind. If you are willing to listen to possible solutions you\u2019ll find yourself in a better position.<br \/>\nRemember, the goal of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/family-law\/how-is-child-custody-determined-in-a-minnesota-divorce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">child custody dispute<\/a> is to create the situation that will truly be healthy for your child. If you let it be about you then you\u2019ll have a much harder time viewing the situation objectively.<br \/>\nBe willing to brainstorm and to compromise. Leave your issues with your spouse at the door. You\u2019ve both done things that have brought you to this day, so there\u2019s no sense in rehashing those things.<br \/>\n<strong>3. Think Win-Win<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t go into mediation thinking about how you\u2019re going to win at the other parent\u2019s expense. Instead, think about creating a situation that allows your child to win while creating a scenario you can both live with. If you can\u2019t get to a win-win solution you\u2019re likely to end up in court.<br \/>\n<strong>4. Mediation is a Confidential Process<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat is said and offered in mediation remains confidential unless the parties reach agreement and a signed agreement results. The court will be told that mediation was conducted, but unless agreement was reached, all discussions, offers and negotiations remain confidential and inadmissible in court.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\">BGS<\/a> offers family mediation to help you with your child custody concerns in Minnesota. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\/contact-us\/\">call to get help today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve decided to use child custody mediation in Minnesota to resolve some of the issues of your parenting dispute, then you\u2019ve made a very good choice. Often, people who use mediation instead of the court system, wind up far happier with the outcome that they receive. This is because mediation allows you to be an active participant in the process of deciding what is best for your child. However, that does not mean that there aren\u2019t a few things you should know about the process. [maxbutton id=&#8221;1&#8243; ] 1. Be Prepared You already know that you should come to court prepared, but did you know that you should come prepared for your mediation, too? While the mediator doesn\u2019t have the power to impose a decision upon you it does help to have all of the information at your fingertips. Here are a few of the things you should consider bringing. A list of the issues that are most important to you, so that you can make sure those issues are addressed. Suggestions and plans for meeting each of these issues, such as suggested parenting time schedules. Records such as the child\u2019s report cards and school attendance and progress, and other indicators of the care that you\u2019ve been giving the child. 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