A Story Many Minnesota Families Can Relate To. When Sarah and Mark realized their marriage was ending, the hardest part wasn’t the separation, it was figuring out how to support their two kids through the transition. Between work schedules, school activities, and mounting tension at home, they struggled to find the time and space to sit down and create a parenting plan that truly worked. After one particularly stressful
When Sarah and Tom decided to separate after 15 years of marriage, they were both overwhelmed. Between raising two kids, managing finances, and maintaining a home, the idea of going through a long, expensive court battle felt unbearable. That’s when they heard about divorce mediation—a process that allowed them to work together with a neutral professional to reach their own agreements. They wondered, though: Would their mediated agreement carry the same weight as a legal settlement?
This is one of the most common questions individuals ask when exploring mediation, and it’s an important one.
One of those old sayings that you may have heard before, but you cannot attribute to anyone specifically is, “Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Well, as almost funny as that is, slightly less funny–but all the more true–is the same statement but substituting the word ‘communication’ for ‘weather.’ We all know how important communication is to healthy relationships, but it still seems to elude
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional journey, especially when children are involved. In Minnesota, the landscape of divorce in 2025 has evolved to offer solutions that prioritize cooperation, respect, and the well-being of the children. If you’re considering a divorce from your children’s other parent, it’s essential to find a process that allows you to move forward with dignity while ensuring the best outcome for your family.
Divorce can be one of the most challenging life transitions, but in Minnesota, mediation offers a respectful, efficient, and often less stressful path forward. At AMS Mediation, we focus on empowering couples to craft solutions that work for their unique families—especially when the goal is to keep things amicable. Here’s a friendly yet professional guide to help Minnesota residents understand how divorce mediation
The safety of clients, ourselves, and colleagues is our top priority while we remain available to assist you as you navigate the new and uncharted territory caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
While providing virtual ADR services was not part of our plan, we have made the necessary accommodations to ensure we can continue to serve our clients during these unsettling times. All services are currently available through virtually. We are using Zoom for videoconferencing. We suggest that you download this app to your phone or the program to your computer at https://zoom.us/download.
We have resumed limited in-person services for sessions with 1 or 2 participants scheduled for a maximum of 2 hours. Masks are required in our building and in session. Availability is subject to change based on local regulations and CDC guidelines.
Our office hours remain the same and we remain available by phone and email. The main office number is 952.252.1492. Gabe can be reached via email at gabe@amsmediationplus.com.
We offer free 1-hour divorce consultations via Zoom. Potential PC and PTE clients are invited to schedule a free 15-minute phone call. Please call 952.252.1492 to set up an appointment. We are here to help!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all continue to adapt to these rapidly changing and chaotic times. Stay strong, stay resilient, and stay healthy!
Sincerely,
Amber Serwat & Gabe Frye
ADR Professional & ADR Assistant
