Divorce Mediator Minneapolis:
A Respectful Path to Resolution
End the conflict, embrace your children, and save time and money with a divorce mediator in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and across Minnesota.
Divorce doesn’t have to be a fight.
When people think about divorce, they often picture arguments, courtrooms, and years of stress. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
As a divorce mediator in Minnesota and a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, I help couples across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, and the Twin Cities navigate divorce in a way that is respectful, fair, and dignified.
Whether you’re filing a joint petition for divorce, pursuing an uncontested divorce in Minnesota, or looking for support with parenting or financial agreements, I provide a safe and professional space where you can be heard, make decisions together, and move forward with confidence.
Why Families Choose Divorce Mediator in MN
Mediation isn’t just about avoiding court. It’s about creating the future you want.
✅ Save thousands compared to hiring attorneys
✅ Protect your privacy with confidential sessions
✅ Reduce conflict and shield your children from stress
✅ Move forward faster than traditional litigation
✅ Create agreements that last because they’re built together
With mediation, you don’t give up control to the court — you make decisions that fit your family.
What I Help You Decide in Mediation
Every couple’s situation is unique — but most Minnesota divorces require a few key decisions before a court can finalize them.
As your mediator, I help you navigate:
Parenting schedules and holiday time-sharing
Communication and co-parenting guidelines
Division of property, assets, and debts
Spousal or child support agreements
Filing your joint petition for divorce in Minnesota once everything is settled
Instead of court battles, mediation gives you space to discuss what really matters and create an agreement that reflects your shared values.
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.
Divorce Mediator Minneapolis: Serving the Twin Cities and Beyond
Although I’m based near Stillwater, many of my clients come from Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. They choose mediation because it allows them to separate peacefully, protect their children, and avoid the painful cycle of litigation.
If you’re searching for a divorce mediator in Minneapolis, I offer guidance that combines professional expertise with compassion — so you can move forward with confidence.
Areas I Serve
- Minneapolis, MN
- St. Paul, MN
- Stillwater, MN
- Twin Cities metro
- Woodbury, MN
- Mahtomedi, MN
- Washington County, MN
- Ramsey County, MN
- Hennepin County, MN
Meet Louisa Hext
Your Divorce Mediator in Minnesota | Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
With more than 20 years of experience in divorce mediation and alternative dispute resolution, I’ve helped families across Minnesota move through one of life’s hardest transitions with clarity and respect.
I know divorce isn’t just a legal process — it’s an emotional one. My role as a divorce mediator in Minnesota is to create a safe, balanced space where both partners feel heard, understood, and empowered to make decisions together. Whether you’re working through custody arrangements, parenting time, or property division, I guide the conversation so conflict is reduced and solutions feel fair and lasting.
As a Minnesota Supreme Court Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and trained life coach, I bring both professional expertise and a human touch. I blend skills from mediation, restorative justice, and family systems work to help couples not only resolve disputes but also step into the next chapter of life with dignity and confidence.
How Divorce Mediation Works In Minnesota
1/ Consultation
We discuss your situation, goals, and concerns.
2/ Mediation Sessions
Structured conversations to resolve custody, parenting time, finances, and property.
3/ Joint Petition for Divorce
If agreements are reached, I help guide you through filing for an uncontested divorce in Minnesota.
4/ Court Approval
Your agreements are finalized, often much faster than through litigation.
✨ The difference? Instead of conflict, you leave with clarity, fairness, and the ability to move forward.
Who Mediation Is — and Is Not — Right For
Mediation works best when both partners want a respectful, forward-looking process.
It’s ideal for couples who:
Wish to avoid the stress, expense, and unpredictability of court
Want more control over decisions about family and finances
Value privacy and personal responsibility
Are willing to communicate with empathy — even if it’s difficult
Mediation may not be appropriate where there is ongoing abuse or no willingness to participate in good faith.
If you’re unsure whether mediation fits your situation, let’s talk it through during a free consultation.
Parenting Consultant Minnesota: Support Beyond Divorce
Divorce is only one chapter. For many families, the real challenge begins afterward — learning how to co-parent effectively while balancing new routines, responsibilities, and emotions. That’s where I step in as a parenting consultant in Minnesota.
As a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, I help parents resolve ongoing disputes around:
Parenting time and custody schedules
Holiday and vacation planning
Communication breakdowns
Decisions about school, activities, and medical care
Instead of going back to court each time there’s a disagreement, you have a neutral, professional guide who helps you find respectful, child-focused solutions. My role is to reduce conflict, protect your children’s well-being, and give both parents confidence in moving forward.
You don’t want a divorce that feels like a war. You want peace, clarity, and a way forward.
If you’re looking for a divorce mediator in Minnesota — whether in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or across the Twin Cities — I can help you save money, reduce conflict, and move on with dignity.
👉 Contact me today to schedule your consultation and begin the process of divorce mediation in Minnesota.
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