Coming Out of Mediation With Friendship

Coming Out of Mediation With Friendship

When I was contemplating divorce, I needed as much information as I could to help me understand what that would really mean to me – in all facets of my life.  So one of my steps was to have a consultation with a lawyer.  As I sat listening to her talk about putting...
Something We Both Could Live With

Something We Both Could Live With

When we were going through our divorce, things got bad quickly.  They seemed to remain that way forever,  almost as if time had stopped.  Our attorneys seemed to think of themselves as warriors.  I mean, they were out of control.  To this day I cannot tell if they...
I’m a Single Mom Now, And I’m OK

I’m a Single Mom Now, And I’m OK

Facing the need for an end to my marriage was the most difficult decision of my life. Finances were not my only concern but they had been weighing heavily on me for a long time. My husband was financially successful. But trust had evaporated in our marriage. I had to...
Common Sense to Both Sides of Our Arguments

Common Sense to Both Sides of Our Arguments

I came to Heartland Family Mediators lost and frustrated with my relationship with my son’s mother.  We agree on nothing and I saw no light at the end of the tunnel.  I felt like there was no way for us to come to any agreement and that I would wind up spending...
Relentless Focus on Collaboration

Relentless Focus on Collaboration

Facing divorce at age 57 was the most difficult situation of my life. Fear, heartbreak, not knowing where to turn or what to do – that was me. After doing online research I contacted Heartland Family Mediators and spoke at length with Jim Johnson. Following that...
Seeing the Big Picture

Seeing the Big Picture

I admit to having concerns prior to the first meeting with the staff at Heartland Family Mediators. After that first meeting both of us left feeling their services would be exactly what we needed. The Heartland method is centered on finding peace and not conflict. I...