Divorce Trends In 2023
Divorce and separation has been a major life event for couples for many years. That is nothing new. However, there are things you should know if you are heading toward a divorce in 2023 that might help you navigate the process. First, there is a wide range of timelines for divorce, depending on how you choose to settle your divorce and whether or not you go through the legal system. In the state of Minnesota, it is important to note that the courts actually require you to participate
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When you sign your divorce papers, it is virtually impossible to know exactly what your lives will look like in one year, 3 years or 5 years down the road. You cannot predict what your kids’ schedule will be and what their needs and preferences will be. As they grow up, they change and so do their daily schedules. Naps become a thing of the past and extracurricular activities, individual interests, sports and school become a reality. No matter what age your children are when you divorce, you should expect to need to make some changes to your parenting schedule as time passes. When these instances come up, you do not want to rely on the courts to determine the outcome
It may be about the only thing that you and your ex can agree on, but your kids are likely the most important priority in a divorce. When you decide to divorce, your family dynamic changes significantly and you and your ex become co-parents, with two different households. This can create some unique challenges for families, so the staff at AMS Mediation has developed our co-parenting coaching services to help divorcing couples in Maple Grove, just like you navigate this challenge and keep your kids at the front of your mind in every decision.
If you have decided to divorce using an alternative dispute resolution process like divorce mediation, you may have questions about the process, and specifically, the role of the mediator in the process. The most important thing to understand about the role of a mediator is that he/she will not make the decisions about your divorce settlement. Unlike a judge, a mediator guides you through
Over the last 3+ years, our society has changed a lot. Many of us transitioned to virtual meetings, virtual doctor’s appointments and zooms to stay connected to loved ones. The ability to connect online has its challenges and drawbacks, but it certainly allows us a flexibility that we did not have before. The team at AMS Mediation moved to virtual mediation when the pandemic hit and we have opted to continue to offer