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Kathleen G. Johnson, J.D., CPM
11 Olivia Circle
Alexander,
North Carolina
28701
Phone: 828-683-0089
Fax: 828-683-9802
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Kathleen G. Johnson, J.D., CPM
Description of Practice
Located approximately 10 miles from Asheville, I specialize in assisting parties express their views and concerns while coming to a resolution of the issues. I work in all areas of dispute resolution, including the divorce, family, neighbor, employment, and business contexts. I am very interested in clients and their problems. Together, we target the Memorandum of Understanding (agreement) to reflect the resolution of all possible concerns and desires.
Experience and Background
I have mediated hundreds of cases, and most were successful (if not fully, at least in part). I have been professionally mediating since 1994 and have encountered extremely varied mediations. I was an attorney-mediator-arbitrator in New Jersey and now have Mediation-Conflict Resolution in Alexander, North Carolina (near Asheville). Aside from my extensive experience, I am an Advanced Family Practioner with the ACR (Association for Conflict Resolution), and a member of the N.C. Association of Professional Family Mediators (NCAPFM); Mediate.com; MediationNow.com; and the Dispute Resolution Section of the North Carolina Bar. I hope to be certified by the North Carolina Courts shortly. Additionally, I am a member of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Association of Greater Asheville (EAGA).
Approach
I am a firm believer in defusing the emotions of the individuals in conflict in order to allow the parties to, in essence, resolve the problems themselves. My assistance can range from being as totally involved or non-interfering as desired. It is my duty to really LISTEN to the parties, assist them to hear what the other is actually saying, skillfully ascertain where the actual conflicts exist, and facilitate a resolution acceptable to all.
Areas of Practice and Services
I specialize in divorce mediation, family mediation, neighbor conflicts, employment conflicts, partnership conflicts, business disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, and, in reality, most types of conflict. I can act as either mediator or arbitrator, depending upon the wishes of the participants.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce Mediation is a voluntary process designed to assist you in the dissolution of your marriage. It enables you to reach an agreement regarding the best arrangements for you and your family.
Obtaining a divorce through mediation should prove not only less expensive and generally enable the parties to proceed more quickly, but also allows both parties to move on with their lives with the least turmoil. If there are children involved, and a continuing relationship between the parties will be required, mediation is clearly a preferred alternative.
Imperatives to a Successful Mediation
No:
- Raids on the safe-deposit box
- Changes in life insurance
- Changes in title to assets
- Secret bank accounts
- Increase in debt without mutual agreement
- Cutting off the credit cards
- Abuse of credit cards
- Cutting off support
- Interference with access to the children
- Sabotage of child’s affection for other parent
- Threats of legal action
Important Aspects of Divorce by Mediation
It is nonadversarial. You are partners in decision-making.
It is mutual. You both must agree on solutions, or there is no agreement.
It helps clarify areas of conflict. Most couples have some conflict. As the mediator, I will help you both limit the conflict and discuss things productively.
It gives you both power. You control your own decisions over your own lives.
It is aimed at helping you both get on with your lives. Rather than concentrating on blame, revenge, and anger, you can concentrate on the future.
It is best for your children. All of the discussions are tempered with the fact that you are both parents of your children and you will have a continuing relationship as parents after you have ended the spousal relationship. Many other forms of divorce negotiations forget the best interests of the children. In mediation, it is always paramount.
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