The Benefits of Divorce Mediation for Co-Parenting
Navigating the intricacies of co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging, but AMS Mediation in Minnesota offers a solution that promotes cooperation and harmony: divorce mediation.
Promoting Open Communication: AMS Mediation emphasizes open communication between co-parents as a foundation for successful co-parenting. Through guided discussions facilitated by experienced mediators, parents can address concerns, clarify expectations, and establish effective channels of communication to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship.
Fostering Collaborative Decision-Making: Unlike traditional divorce proceedings, which often result
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One of the biggest concerns we hear from divorcing parents is about the welfare of the children from the marriage. Your children did not have anything to do with why you and your partner decided to part ways, but many kids end up feeling at fault and struggle for many years after a divorce. There are ways to protect your children during and after divorce that can allow them to grow and move forward in a healthy way.
Sharing custody of your children is difficult for all involved. After all, when you had your kids, you imagined that you would likely live together as a family and see your kids most every day. Sharing custody after a divorce means that you are splitting that time with your ex. It is important to consider how to set up a custody agreement that will work for your family in the long term. Generally, in Minnesota, the courts want you to try to resolve the terms of your divorce (including a custody agreement) using an alternative dispute resolution technique instead of litigation. Post divorce issues are very hard to estimate unless you have a crystal ball.
If you have a divorce settlement in place with the courts but need to make changes after it has been finalized (months later or even years later), then you may want to consider the option of post-decree mediation. This process allows you to make changes or resolve issues that come up after a Court Order is put in place. It is simply impossible to anticipate every potential issue that may come up as you and your family move forward
If you are moving forward with a divorce from your spouse, there are several things that you should know before you begin the process if you live in Minnesota. Below is a list of some of the top issues to consider.