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By Law Do Mothers Have Greater Custody Rights?

By Law Do Mothers Have Greater Custody Rights? | Custody Mediation Services Burnsville, MNIt is a somewhat common myth that the court system favors the mother in divorce custody disputes. These assumptions are based on the long held tradition that mothers are, generally speaking, more often the primary caregivers for the children in a family. Today, however, it is just as common for mothers to work outside the home and child custody agreements are based on what is in the best interest of the children, not on who spends more time at home…


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Reducing Stress During Divorce With Mediation

Reducing Stress During Divorce With MediationIt is a common experience when you are an adult to hear from someone you trust that, in the long run, going through something truly difficult now will likely prove to be a good thing. Having a very bad boss and an unhealthy work situation, for example, could result in the immediate stress of leaving the job for an uncertain future. However, when you get a new and better job, hindsight allows you to understand that the new and better job would not have been possible without the initial, very undesirable job forcing a decision. There are many parallels between the employment stress described above and the realities of going through a divorce


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Strategies For Negotiating Child Custody Agreement

How To Divide Joint Property During DivorceA divorce is a marker for a huge life change. You will no longer be sharing your daily life, your property with your spouse. Divorce means that you will live separate lives. For the most part, this is likely exactly what you are hoping for. However, one thing that can be extremely difficult to determine is how to develop a custody agreement that works for the entire family. Sharing custody can be one of the biggest adjustments


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What Does A Successful Divorce Look Like?

What Does A Successful Divorce Look Like?We understand that you may feel like admitting that your marriage is over, and you are headed toward divorce is a failure. Our society reinforces that with messages in movies and on TV that focus on high conflict divorces that must be settled in the courtroom. However, the team at AMS Mediation can help you find a way toward a successful, fair and equitable divorce that can help you find peace and closure. What does a successful divorce look like?

Collaborative: Collaborative may not be a word that you generally associate with divorce, but it can be.


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Building Your Support System During Divorce

Building Your Support System During DivorceIn order to get through the divorce process in the healthiest way possible, it is important to build a network or support system for yourself. You may have loved ones, friends or co-workers that you can lean on during this time, but it may also be a time to enlist the help of professionals as well to provide you with sound information and to help you make important decisions and cope with the big changes


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5 Divorce Mediation Tips

5 Divorce Mediation Tips Divorce mediation is recommended by the court system over a court battle (called litigation). If you are a Minnesota couple that has made the decision to use mediation for divorce, here are 5 tips that can help you get the process started:

1. Create detailed lists: So, one large part of the mediation process is determining how to fairly split all of the property that you share


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A MESSAGE FROM AMS, LLC - RE: COVID-19

The safety of clients, ourselves, and colleagues is our top priority while we remain available to assist you as you navigate the new and uncharted territory caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Offering All Services Virtually

While providing virtual ADR services was not part of our plan, we have made the necessary accommodations to ensure we can continue to serve our clients during these unsettling times. All services are currently available through virtually. We are using Zoom for videoconferencing. We suggest that you download this app to your phone or the program to your computer at https://zoom.us/download.

 

Limited In-Person Services

We have resumed limited in-person services for sessions with 1 or 2 participants scheduled for a maximum of 2 hours. Masks are required in our building and in session. Availability is subject to change based on local regulations and CDC guidelines.

 

Office Hours

Our office hours remain the same and we remain available by phone and email. The main office number is 952.252.1492. Gabe can be reached via email at gabe@amsmediationplus.com.

 

New Clients Welcome

We offer free 1-hour divorce consultations via Zoom. Potential PC and PTE clients are invited to schedule a free 15-minute phone call. Please call 952.252.1492 to set up an appointment. We are here to help!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all continue to adapt to these rapidly changing and chaotic times. Stay strong, stay resilient, and stay healthy!

 

Sincerely,
Amber Serwat & Gabe Frye
ADR Professional & ADR Assistant

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