Amicable or Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota
Not much about a divorce feels lucky when you are going through it. However, you truly can consider yourself lucky if you have an amicable or uncontested divorce because it allows you to navigate the divorce process in less time, with less stress, and less financial and emotional cost. An amicable or uncontested divorce in Minnesota is one in which both parties agree to the terms of the divorce including the division of joint property, child custody, child support and spousal support (also known as alimony). Even when you have an amicable or uncontested divorce, however, there are many important details to work out in order to finalize your divorce.
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The American Psychological Association estimates that infidelity drives between 20-40% of divorces in the United States. Infidelity, or the act of cheating on your spouse or partner, has been on the rise for the last two decades. It can happen for many reasons including the desire for a physical or emotional connection, or a communication breakdown with your partner or significant other. 
For now, we are all trying to limit or reduce our risk of exposure to COVID-19. AMS Mediation has translated all consultations and services to a virtual platform. We are still offering the same support and assistance, but because of concerns about safety, we are not currently offering these services in person. We have found that our services have remained extremely effective, meeting the unique needs of our clients during this difficult
AMS Mediation is known for providing divorcing couples with excellent mediation services. We have helped many couples avoid the expense, stress, and greater length of time associated with court-based divorce proceedings. In addition, we have given those divorcing couples a greater chance to resolve their disagreements. By avoiding conducting the divorce in a courtroom, we save families time, stress, and money, the latter of which can be put to use in the next chapters of their lives. Divorce mediation is the most frequent process that our clients use, but it is not the only mediation process that we can offer to divorcing and divorced couples. We also offer Custody Mediation and Post-Decree Mediation. Because of what we faced in 2020, we now offer online mediation and coaching services.
If you have decided to divorce, your next decision to make is how you want to settle the terms of your divorce. The two primary options are a court battle or a form of alternative dispute resolution like mediation. One of the biggest differences in these two options is how long they take (and how much they cost!). Hiring lawyers and going through the traditional court system can take six to twelve months