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Divorce

I can help you manage your divorce in a way you can feel good about. Whether you are extremely amicable or in severe conflict, I can help you take good care of yourself while also treating the other person with compassion. Some couples only need one hour of my time. Others spend up to 6 hours with me to sort out all the details.


Testimonials

Tracy Crockett

Saint Paul
That was the best conversation Joy and I have had in some time. We talked for an hour more after you left the conversation, and half of that was just catching up on our lives.

Jodi Elliott

Hutchinson, MN
I just want to say THANK YOU so much for your help and care yesterday. I am very grateful!

Leslie Knight

Minneapolis
Words cannot fully express my gratitude for your help! With you mediating, I felt heard for the first time and a sense of empowerment I lost years ago. And I know my ex and his lawyer also felt great about what you did.

Nancy Anderson

M.A., Minneapolis
I wanted to say a major big thank-you for your considerable assistance in the process. You helped me be able to start to let go of the marriage . . . You are doing wonderful work, Dan, and I am grateful for having found you!

Rachana Turcotte

Saint Paul
I wanted to thank you. . . [we] couldn’t have done it without you. . . Thank you for all of your support and patience.

Beth Johnson

Minneapolis
I am unable to express in words all the respect and gratitude I feel toward the ways in which you are a guide through such a difficult transition. Your ethics and caring shine bright. . . you were extraordinarily kind and patient with us.

Sara

Minneapolis
Your advice and pleasant demeanor made this a lot easier to do. I will certainly pass your name on to anyone I know who is getting divorced.

Linda Liddle

Minneapolis
I am so glad that we went to you rather than fighting it out with lawyers. From the minute I walked into your office, it felt really comfortable. My son has seen his friends in divorce situations; he has told me many times thank you for having a peaceful divorce.

Frequently Asked Questions

My spouse doesn't want to get divorced. What should I do?

If you want a divorce, you may need to communicate that to your spouse and allow them some time to come to terms with it. I can help you talk about next steps, including when and whether you are going to divorce. Meeting with me does not commit you to divorcing, but it can help you collaborate with your spouse on what’s next.

Describe the process?

Usually we start with a one-hour meeting. In that meeting, we can discuss where you are now what you want to do next. You might decide you need to gather information, such as, for example, an appraisal of your house. You can always talk separately to me if there’s something you think I need to know. We can have as many or as few meetings as you need. I charge by the hour for the time I spend meeting with you.

Do you handle the filing of the legal paperwork?

The legal paperwork isn’t very complicated – it’s just a hassle. You can do your own paperwork with the help of the court’s website or self-help center. Or you can hire a paralegal service or a lawyer. So no, I don’t do the paperwork, but I can help you decide how you want to do it, so you can stay on the same page with each other. I help with the more important part of the process, where you talk through your plans and decide how to handle any disagreements.

How long have you been mediating divorces?

Since 1996.

Will you tell us what the law says?

The law is always debatable. You can do your own research or consult with a lawyer. I’ll help you and your spouse talk through your disagreements.

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I can help you manage your divorce in a way you can feel good about. Whether you are extremely amicable or in severe conflict, I can help you take good care of yourself while also treating the other person with compassion. Some couples only need one hour of my time. Others spend up to 6 hours with me to sort out all the details.

Awesome Sample Question Goes Here?

I can help you manage your divorce in a way you can feel good about. Whether you are extremely amicable or in severe conflict, I can help you take good care of yourself while also treating the other person with compassion. Some couples only need one hour of my time. Others spend up to 6 hours with me to sort out all the details.

Awesome Sample Question Goes Here?

I can help you manage your divorce in a way you can feel good about. Whether you are extremely amicable or in severe conflict, I can help you take good care of yourself while also treating the other person with compassion. Some couples only need one hour of my time. Others spend up to 6 hours with me to sort out all the details.