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Experienced Divorce Mediator by Me

Experienced Divorce Mediator by MeWhen you said your vows to your spouse on your wedding day, you probably did not have any idea that you might ever end your marriage. Many of us think of marriage as a fairy tale but quickly realize that reality may look a bit different. If you have made the decision that divorce is the best next step for you and your family, you can still preserve some of the respect and kindness that this part of your life deserves. Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC can help you navigate the divorce process from start to finish. Lisa Kallemeyn is an experienced mediator serving Coon Rapids, Blaine and Andover, MN, ready to help you and your family close this chapter of your life so that you can begin a new one. Read Full Post

Can a Divorce Mediator Finalize my Divorce Paperwork?

can-a-divorce-mediator-finalize-my-divorce-paperworkIf you are familiar with the mediation process, you probably know that you can settle important issues, including the terms of your divorce via mediation rather than going to court. This can be appealing to many couples who are looking for a way forward that takes less time and brings less of a financial impact. You may wonder, however, if your mediator can also finalize your divorce paperwork once the process is complete, or if that must be completed separately. Lisa Kallemeyn of Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC is both a divorce mediator and a divorce attorney and can provide support for you and your family from the beginning of the process to the very end. Read Full Post

After-Divorce Mediation Services

After-Divorce Mediation ServicesIf you know someone who has been through a divorce, you probably know from their experience that divorce may end the legal union of marriage, but it rarely ends a relationship. If you are going through a divorce yourself, you may be about to experience that reality first-hand. Another reality of divorce is that it introduces a kind of stress into your life that can be overwhelming at times. If you are feeling that stress after your divorce has been finalized, you may believe that there is nothing you can do to relieve that stress. It is common for people to convince themselves that the end of a marriage means the end of the stress associated with that marriage. Read Full Post

Hennepin County Divorce Mediator

Hennepin County Divorce MediatorIf you are in the middle of a divorce, you may be feeling overwhelmed both emotionally and financially and it may be very difficult to see how to navigate the process in a healthy way for your family. The Minnesota courts strongly recommend an Alternative Dispute Resolution to settle the important terms of your divorce rather than proceed through the traditional litigation process. Divorce mediation is a highly effective way to settle issues like child custody, division of property and assets Read Full Post

Post Divorce Mediation Services

Post Divorce Mediation ServicesIf you share children and have made the very difficult decision to divorce, it is important to understand that the lives of you and your former spouse will forever be intricately connected because of your kids. Signing your divorce papers may be the official end to your marriage, but it is just the beginning of a new phase of your relationship – co-parenting.  Co-parenting is the act of sharing all of the duties of parenting your children, after a couple has separated or divorced. Co-parenting can last for many years, depending on the age of your children and, as you might expect, can be complicated as you and your former spouse may not always agree Read Full Post

Qualified Early Neutral Evaluation

Early Neutral EvaluatorAn Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a process that can provide divorcing parents clarity about the social and financial components of divorce.  When the process is conducted by a qualified neutral evaluator, early neutral evaluation can be a catalyst for negotiation and settlement of remaining questions between you and your divorcing spouse.  The role of the qualified neutral evaluator is to facilitate discussion that leads to resolution of the issues that remain between you and your divorcing spouse. Read Full Post

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