Conflict Resolution in Minnesota
by Amber M. Serwat
Conflict is a part of life. It is a part of every one of our relationships, both professional and personal. Conflict is defined as any type of disagreement between two or more individuals. When we think about conflict, we often think about a heated disagreement with anger and high emotion. Increased conflict may be one of the reasons that you and your spouse have decided to separate or divorce. AMS Mediation specializes in conflict resolution for couples in the Minnesota area.
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Have you and your spouse recently separated and now are looking ahead to a divorce? It is important to realize that you may have more options than you think when it comes to how to settle the important issues related to your divorce. The Minnesota court system now requires all couples to attempt to settle their divorce using an alternative dispute resolution technique like divorce mediation. Amber Serwat of AMS Mediation is a highly skilled and experienced Burnsville mediator who can guide you through this process.
When you navigate your divorce using the traditional court system, you are locked into a place that your attorneys can control and the decision(s) are made by the judge. This can be emotionally taxing for both you and your divorcing spouse. When you litigate your divorce, you have very little control over the most important decisions related to your divorce that impact your future. It is important to realize that you do have choices when it comes to how to settle your divorce. AMS Mediation offers a wide variety of divorce support services that can help you through this difficult time with less overall stress, time and financial burden.
While most of us assume that divorces are generally settled by a judge in the courts, this trend is quickly changing. The Minnesota court system actually now requires all couples to use an Alternative Dispute Resolution technique like mediation to settle the terms of a divorce BEFORE you appear in court. Mediation is widely regarded as a highly effective way to resolve issues such as division of property, development of a parenting plan (or custody agreement) and determination of whether child or spousal support is necessary in your case.
Making the decision to divorce is difficult, especially if you share kids. There are many decisions that you need to make with your soon to be ex-spouse about custody, parenting time, child support, educational priorities, holiday time, and other issues that may be unique to your family. Rather than leaving these major life decisions in the hands of a judge, it can be much more positive and productive to partner with a mediator to resolve these important decisions. AMS Mediation is a Dakota County family mediator who specializes in helping families navigate the divorce process with less emotional and financial strain.