Sep 17, 2023
When you decide to separate from your spouse, you may no longer be in a committed and intimate relationship with them, but if you share children, you are still responsible for co-parenting in an effective way. Co-parenting during the divorce process and after the divorce is final is extremely important to the well-being of your children, who are in the midst of a major life transition. Amber Serwat of AMS Mediation serves
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Sep 12, 2023
If you are familiar with professional coaching services of any kind, you may know that these resources are generally for one party who is in conflict, undergoing a life change, or needs advice. Divorce coaching is no different. Divorce is widely known to be one of the most difficult transitions in life and finding various resources that can provide you with the support that you need is a crucial part of navigating the process. Divorce coaching
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Sep 6, 2023
Did you know that you do not have to hire a lawyer and go through the courts to finalize the terms of your divorce? Despite how the media portrays divorce on TV, it can be quite different than you might imagine. In fact, the state of Minnesota actually requires that couples who want to divorce and do not have any history of domestic violence first try an alternative dispute resolution like divorce mediation before litigation. This is in part because the court schedules are booked so far in advance that divorce can take many months just to align an attorney and a judge’s schedule.
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Sep 1, 2023
Divorce and separation has been a major life event for couples for many years. That is nothing new. However, there are things you should know if you are heading toward a divorce in 2023 that might help you navigate the process. First, there is a wide range of timelines for divorce, depending on how you choose to settle your divorce and whether or not you go through the legal system. In the state of Minnesota, it is important to note that the courts actually require you to participate
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Aug 27, 2023
When you sign your divorce papers, it is virtually impossible to know exactly what your lives will look like in one year, 3 years or 5 years down the road. You cannot predict what your kids’ schedule will be and what their needs and preferences will be. As they grow up, they change and so do their daily schedules. Naps become a thing of the past and extracurricular activities, individual interests, sports and school become a reality. No matter what age your children are when you divorce, you should expect to need to make some changes to your parenting schedule as time passes. When these instances come up, you do not want to rely on the courts to determine the outcome
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