Issues surrounding child custody are some of the most difficult, complex and highly contested issues in the entire divorce process. Sharing custody with an ex-spouse who you once loved and now wish to separate from can cause plenty of difficulty. And, the simple idea of not seeing your children each and every day is a huge adjustment for all parents. A child custody mediator can provide neutrality, perspective and a safe and constructive environment for divorcing parents to come up with workable solutions and parenting plans for all types of child custody issues. AMS Mediation specializes in child custody mediation for those in the Burnsville, MN area. Even if resolution seems impossible, our team can help you find common ground and begin building a parenting plan, one step at a time.
Mediation and Parenting Support Services, Burnsville, MN
The most successful child custody arrangements are those that are built by the divorcing couples, together. A divorce marks the end of a marriage between a couple and the beginning of a phase of the relationship. Co-parenting is an adjustment for both parties and requires clear and consistent communication, a cooperative attitude and a willingness to put the children first. Using mediation to settle the custody arrangement can set a positive tone for this co-parenting relationship. Mediation shows your children that you and your ex-spouse can work together. Developing a successful parenting plan that works well for all is critically important to help your children adjust to their new lives after your divorce.
Mediation can help you tackle all sorts of child custody issues such as:
● Weekly and weekend schedule
● Holiday schedules
● Transfer times
● Vacations and travel
● Residential moves
● Communication plan
● Plans for extra-curricular activities
Co-Parenting After Divorce
Mediation empowers you and your ex-spouse to set expectations for these and a wide range of issues that often come up after a divorce is final. Mediation is affordable and solutions can be reached on child custody issues in just a few 2 hour sessions. Mediation is confidential and allows you the flexibility to come up with solutions that work for your unique family situation so that the transition time after divorce can be as simple, straightforward and possible for all members of the family. AMS Mediation has many years of experience and has worked with couples from Burnsville and the surrounding communities to end a difficult chapter of life and begin a new one. For more information or to schedule a time to talk to a member of our child custody mediation team, call 952.252.1492.
