divorce mediation in MN
Transforming Family Conflict into Clarity, Connection & Peace
Guiding individuals, families, and communities through alternative dispute resolution rooted in empathy, respect, and lasting resolution — not just quick fixes.
WHY MEDIATION
Conflict within families can be deeply painful — especially when misunderstandings, hurt, or long-held resentment make it hard to move forward. Mediation offers a respectful, non-adversarial space to be heard, understood, and supported.
Rather than choosing sides, I help each person feel seen while guiding the conversation toward clarity, compassion, and lasting resolution.
Whether you’re navigating estrangement, caregiving tensions, inheritance disputes, or a communication breakdown, mediation can be the beginning of a healthier, more honest relationship.
Meet Louisa Hext
Experienced Divorce Mediator in MN
With over 20 years of experience in alternative dispute resolution, Louisa Hext specializes in divorce mediation in MN, helping families navigate complex legal and emotional challenges.
Whether it’s custody arrangements, property division, or parenting time, Louisa facilitates peaceful, respectful dialogue to create fair and lasting solutions.
As a qualified Minnesota Supreme Court Rule 114 Neutral and a trained life coach, Louisa blends her expertise in mediation, restorative justice, and family law to provide compassionate support for couples seeking a smoother transition through divorce.
Services Offered
Louisa Hext provides a range of professional conflict resolution services to support families through separation, co-parenting, and post-divorce challenges. Her approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and respect for all parties involved.
Services include:
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Divorce Mediation – Helping couples reach fair agreements on asset division, child support, spousal maintenance, custody, and parenting time.
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Custody Mediation – Supporting never-married parents in resolving custody, parenting time, and child support matters.
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Post-Decree Mediation – Addressing conflicts that arise after a court order, such as modifying support or adjusting parenting arrangements.
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Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) – Providing social or financial evaluations to help resolve disputes early, whether court-ordered or private.
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Parenting Consulting – Acting as a neutral with authority to clarify and enforce a wide range of parenting issues through legally binding decisions.
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Parenting Time Expediting – Focusing specifically on resolving disputes related to parenting time with decision-making authority.
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Parenting Coaching – Offering one-on-one or co-parent guidance to reduce conflict, minimize legal costs, and support effective communication.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Divorce and family transitions can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face them alone. I help couples and families in Minnesota move through conflict with clarity, compassion, and dignity. Whether you’re navigating divorce, parenting schedules, or family communication breakdowns, I create a safe space where everyone feels heard and respected. Through structured yet empathetic mediation, we work toward practical, peaceful agreements that reflect your values and protect your future.
If you’re ready to explore a calmer path forward, I invite you to reach out by email—I’d be glad to hear from you.
Take the First Step Toward Resolution
Feeling stuck in family conflict? Reach out by email — let’s explore how mediation can bring clarity, calm, and a way forward for everyone involved.
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TESTIMONIALS
JoR
I’m so appreciative for the insight and assistance you have provided me. In many ways you’ve helped me find my voice. I’ve always just given in to the bullying and manipulation. And that’s what’s landed me in the situation I’m in this late in my life.
Phala and Zack
We recently worked with Louisa as our mediator in an amicable do-it-yourself divorce. She empowered us to find the avenues that suited us best, making the process our own in a way that felt right to both of us. We knew we needed her expertise in navigating the complicated forms and the confusing questions of custody, property and finance, but I don't think either of us realized initially how much we needed her compassion and support. She held us emotionally through the process, understanding how raw and overwhelming it truly was, and guided us to the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much Louisa!!
Dan B.
Louisa helped us through a difficult divorce. I'm very glad we worked with Louisa from the beginning of the process, only employing an attorney to complete the legal documents for the divorce. Louisa has great mediation skills, helping us through emotional conflicts that would have made the process longer and more expensive. Thank you Louisa!
Family Law Attorney
Minnesota Family Law PractitionerLouisa is a very out-going and engaging person. She has the ability to bring a room of strangers together and set a tone in the group that lends itself well to collaboration. For traditional child-focused mediations I believe Louisa has a balanced blend of kindness, insight and patience that would serve the process and the parties well.
Rich Krambeer
Krambeer Mediation, LLCUnquestionably underlying Louisa's whole approach to serving as an evaluator is what is best for the children. Her training and experience as a guardian ad litem serve her well in that regard. At the same time she strikes an appropriate balance between making objective comments that, by necessity, may have to be blunt, while still making such expressions of empathy and compassion as are appropriate.
Daniel P. DeWan
Jennings, DeWan & Anderson, LLCI found her to be a good listener and a fair and impartial evaluator... of the parties' situation. She was respectful and courteous to both parties and showed an appreciation of and an ability to apply the best interest standards in discussing and making recommendations. I enjoyed working with her and look forward to working with her again in the future.