Getting Started With Divorce Mediation
by Amber M. Serwat
The divorce process is overwhelming by any standard. It is difficult emotionally, financially and logistically, especially if you share children. Making the difficult decision to divorce is the first step toward building a new life for yourself. If you are unsure about how to get started with the process, our team is here to help. AMS Mediation offers a free one-hour consultation for couples who are looking for more information about the divorce process. During this consultation, we can go over
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Divorce is known to be one of the most difficult transitions in life. There is simply no way around that difficulty. However, decisions you make about how to navigate the divorce process can make a big difference for you and your family. Choosing divorce mediation over litigation can make the divorce process easier – certainly not EASY, but it can provide you and your family with some measurable relief. Here are just a few
For many couples, taking the first step toward divorce can be the most difficult. You question your decision and may not even know where to begin. The Minnesota court system requires couples who are seeking a divorce to use an alternative dispute resolution technique before proceeding with litigation, through the traditional court system. So, the first step for most couples is to find a mediator that you connect with that can help
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term that you may hear repeatedly if you are considering moving forward with a divorce. ADR is a broad category of tools that can be used to resolve a dispute, instead of a court battle, or litigation. Types of alternative dispute resolution include mediation, neutral evaluation and arbitration. All have very high success rates and offer many benefits for both parties
Zoom meetings have been a lifesaver during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving us the ability to connect with friends and family and attend work meetings from home. Zoom allows for virtual one on one chat sessions, and/or virtual group meetings depending on the needs of the user. Zoom has quickly become a popular platform because of its ease of use and ability to move things forward at work in your personal life without in person
The threat of the spread of COVID-19 has pushed many couples that are seeking a divorce to pursue non-litigation options to settle the issues between them. The pandemic has caused many significant delays in the Minnesota court system, with backlogs and concerns about in-person meetings. Divorce mediation is an excellent and effective way to resolve the terms of a divorce without litigation. Here are just a few 
