Cost Effective Mediation for My Divorce
by Amber M. Serwat
Divorce can come at a high cost both financially and emotionally. It is widely considered one of the most stressful life events and for good reason. Separating all of the details of your life, your property, your assets, your debts and your emotional attachment from your spouse is complicated and difficult. Mediation is a tool that can help you resolve these issues in a timely manner so that you can keep these costs down and move forward…
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Divorce is a pivotal moment in your life – and it can certainly be one of the most stressful and difficult decisions you will ever make. If you and your spouse have decided to move forward with divorce, there are likely many reasons that you can point to that led you to this decision. Infidelity, financial stress, and communication issues are some of the most common catalysts for divorce. If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision that divorce is the best next step for you and your family, you want to keep some key factors in mind as you navigate the process.
One of the most stressful aspects of a divorce can be the enormous financial strain that it can put on both parties. Separating your life from your spouse can mean big financial changes related to where you will live, health insurance, and a decrease to your overall standard of living. A long court battle can also add to the financial costs associated with divorce, with litigation costing couples $15,000 on average
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is defined as a means of settling a dispute without litigation, or a court battle. ADR is an alternative to litigation and can save individuals time and money and can reduce the burden on the very busy court system. Alternative dispute resolution can come in several forms including mediation, early neutral evaluation, negotiation, and arbitration. Minnesota courts actually strongly encourage individuals and their attorneys to solve issues via alternative dispute resolution before proceeding with a court proceeding. AMS Mediation specializes in offering those in the Minnesota area a thorough and effective option for mediation
Divorce is extremely stressful in many ways – emotionally, physically and financially. The emotional and physical impact are natural parts of grieving the loss of your marriage and, to an extent, must run its course. However, there are things that you can do to minimize the negative financial impact of a divorce. AMS Mediation offers comprehensive mediation services and focuses on helping you and your family navigate divorce while conserving financial resources.
Despite the great success that we have had helping divorcing couples get through the most challenging and difficult time of their lives, many people still do not know that the court system is not the only option available to them. AMS Mediation, based in Burnsville, MN, would like you to know that we can help you through the challenges and difficulties of your divorce without a court battle.