{"id":2907,"date":"2013-05-30T13:34:45","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T19:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=2907"},"modified":"2013-05-30T13:34:45","modified_gmt":"2013-05-30T19:34:45","slug":"explaining-the-divorce-mediation-process-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/30\/explaining-the-divorce-mediation-process-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Explaining the Divorce Mediation Process in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering the services of a divorce mediator in Minnesota<\/a> for your divorce then you\u2019re in good company. Mediation works well in about 75{a0c01d20c42349884e67ff80c137866b0a9fe47aaae8f8a86a605a369ae487c3} of all divorce cases, and the divorce mediation process can leave you with a settlement that you can live with \u2013 one that you had a direct hand in creating.
\nHowever, it\u2019s hard to make an informed decision when divorce mediation is a mystery to you. What will happen? How do you know you\u2019ll get a fair deal? If your spouse is domineering, how do you know you won\u2019t be at a disadvantage?
\nIssues of Divorce<\/strong>
\nMediators are trained to handle all of the issues that might be present in your divorce, including child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets and liabilities.<\/p>\n

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Make sure you come to your mediation prepared with any and all documents and records which might have a bearing on these issues.
\nThe Mediator\u2019s Role<\/strong>
\nThe mediator is there for several reasons. At BGS, your mediator has a law degree, but is not serving as a lawyer to either party. The mediator is not a judge and cannot force you into any decision.
\nInstead, the mediator is there to keep the communication between you and your ex respectful and open. If one spouse starts to bully the other in the discussion the mediator has techniques that he or she can use to get things back on track.
\nThe mediator makes sure that both you and your spouse get the chance to outline your concerns and needs. He or she will then reframe those concerns in a way that make it easier for both spouses to swallow.
\nOf course, mediation works best when you strive to be respectful yourself.
\nThe mediator does more than facilitate communication however. He or she also gathers and provides the information you will both need to come up with creative, informed, and reasonable options for your new life apart.
\nThe Process Itself<\/strong>
\nEvery mediation case is a little different, but will almost always go through the following four stages (regardless of how many sessions it takes to get through these stages).<\/p>\n