For many Minnesota parents and couples, the thought of divorce brings immediate anxiety—courtrooms, legal fees, drawn-out timelines, and conflict that spills over into family life. Maybe you’re already divorced and struggling with parenting schedules or post-decree issues that no longer fit your family’s reality. The good news is this: divorce in Minnesota does not have to be a fight. There are proven, court-supported options
A Modern, Convenient Way to Resolve Parenting & Divorce Issues. Life changes quickly, new jobs, new schedules, new living arrangements, and many Minnesota parents find themselves unsure how to navigate parenting time, financial updates, or lingering conflicts after a divorce decree. Add in the demands of work, childcare, and rising costs, and traditional in-person legal processes can feel overwhelming
A Story Many Minnesota Families Can Relate To. When Sarah and Mark realized their marriage was ending, the hardest part wasn’t the separation, it was figuring out how to support their two kids through the transition. Between work schedules, school activities, and mounting tension at home, they struggled to find the time and space to sit down and create a parenting plan that truly worked. After one particularly stressful
When Sarah and Tom decided to separate after 15 years of marriage, they were both overwhelmed. Between raising two kids, managing finances, and maintaining a home, the idea of going through a long, expensive court battle felt unbearable. That’s when they heard about divorce mediation—a process that allowed them to work together with a neutral professional to reach their own agreements. They wondered, though: Would their mediated agreement carry the same weight as a legal settlement?
This is one of the most common questions individuals ask when exploring mediation, and it’s an important one.
Divorce can be one of life’s most challenging experiences, especially when children, property, and emotions are involved. For many Minnesota couples, choosing mediation instead of a courtroom battle provides a more peaceful, affordable, and productive path forward. Mediation focuses on communication, understanding, and collaboration rather than conflict. It gives both parties the opportunity to reach fair agreements in a supportive environment guided by a professional mediator.
Mediation empowers individuals and parents to stay
When parents continue to struggle with custody issues after divorce, it can feel like the conflict will never end. Disagreements over parenting schedules, decision-making, or changes in circumstances often bring families back into stressful and emotional territory. In Minnesota, one of the most effective ways to move forward in these situations is by working with a custody evaluator—a neutral professional who helps determine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
