The pandemic has changed us in many ways. While it has been a stressful time, some of these changes have actually been very positive. For example, for many, the flexibility to work from home instead of going into the office each and every day has saved commuting time, gas money and may have improved mental health. Just like many businesses across Minnesota, AMS Mediation has transitioned to a virtual format
The last 15-18 months has been an extremely difficult period of time. COVID-19 seemed to come into our community with no warning and put a halt to normal life. Many kids stopped going to school and had to adjust to online learning and many adults began working from home. In many ways time seemed to stand still. Our normal cues for marking time vanished — days, weeks and months passed
As we all adjust to life during the pandemic, changes are all around us. While some things are starting to get back to the old normal, it is a good time to assess which things you adapted to that you might want to continue. For many of us, working from home was a huge adjustment, but allowed for greater flexibility, time with family, less travel time and less money on things like gas and eating out.
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down in many ways. Many of us have been working from home for more than a year, some of our kids have not gone to in-person school since last March, and masks have become everyone’s new accessory. COVID-19 has also disrupted child custody cases all over the country, including in Minnesota. Now that we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, you may be ready to get back into your
Parents with children who have decided to pursue divorce, most often make that decision reluctantly and with a heavy heart. This is true because parents with children understand that the decision to divorce their spouse will have a significant impact on the people they love most in the world—their children. Divorce mediation, as practiced by AMS Mediation, can reduce the negative impact of divorce on children and increase the likelihood of moving forward with the knowledge that their parents love them no less than before. Post-mediation if needed, will allow for easy modifications to the custody agreement as the situation arises.
If you are going through the divorce process or have just signed your divorce papers, you may not have yet had the chance to take a breath and think about what is next. Whether you have been unhappy for years or if your spouse drove this decision, it is a major life event. The divorce process takes several months (or longer if you litigate) and can leave you wondering how to move forward on your own. AMS Mediation can help you
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. Gayle can be reached via email at gayle@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 & Gayle Ladwig
ADR Professional & ADR Assistant
