AMS Mediation Blog

Finding a Path to Amicable Separation in Minnesota in 2025

Finding a Path to Amicable Separation in Minnesota in 2025Divorce can be a difficult and emotional journey, especially when children are involved. In Minnesota, the landscape of divorce in 2025 has evolved to offer solutions that prioritize cooperation, respect, and the well-being of the children. If you’re considering a divorce from your children’s other parent, it’s essential to find a process that allows you to move forward with dignity while ensuring the best outcome for your family.


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Hiring a Divorce Mediator in Minnesota

Hiring a Divorce Mediator in MinnesotaWhen Sarah and Jason made the difficult decision to divorce, their primary concern was how it would impact their two young children. They both wanted to ensure their kids felt loved and secure, even as their family structure changed. Rather than fighting in court, they chose divorce mediation to resolve their issues calmly and amicably, for the sake of their children. It wasn’t easy, but with the right mediator, they were able to work together to find solutions that put their kids first.


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Three Components of a Custody Settlement

Three Components of a Custody SettlementA comprehensive custody settlement typically addresses three key areas: legal custody, physical custody, and child support. Each component plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of your child and fostering a cooperative co-parenting relationship.

Mediation offers a confidential and less adversarial environment for resolving custody matters. Unlike court


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Navigating Separation When Children Are Involved in MN

Navigating Separation When Children Are Involved in MNIt was a crisp Saturday morning when Sarah sat across from Jake at their kitchen table, both silently sipping their coffee. The weight of the moment wasn’t lost on them; they had decided that their relationship, no longer a partnership of love but one of familiarity, was over. Yet, despite the heartache and uncertainty about their future, one thing remained clear: they both wanted the best for their two children.

They knew that their separation would not be simple, especially when it came to co-parenting. While their romantic relationship had ended, the responsibilities of parenthood would continue


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Co parenting Strategies for Post-Divorce Harmony

Coparenting Strategies for Post-Divorce HarmonyAre you dealing with a recent separation or divorce and attempting to co parent in the best possible way to help provide the most ideal situation for your children? Emotions can be raw after a divorce, especially when kids are involved so it’s vital that you work out a co parenting plan that is fair and equitable to you, your former partner and most importantly your children. At AMS Mediation we work with our clients


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Splitting Child Time Fairly with My Soon to be Ex

Splitting Child Time Fairly with My Soon to be ExOne of the most common and understandable concerns of couples who are in the process of getting a divorce is whether or not the parenting time (also known as ‘visitation’ or ‘custody’) agreement will be fair. Divorce introduces new and unfamiliar kinds of stress to most divorcing couples, and when children are involved, the new and unfamiliar stress that is introduced into their lives tends to be magnified further. Part of the reason why couples worry about fairly determined parenting time agreements is that the traditional court-based divorce processes have produced stories in our culture steeped in unfairness.


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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

Divorce Mediation & Dispute Resolution Services - Amber Serwat Mediation

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