Jan 17, 2024
Shielding your kids from the intensity and difficulty of divorce is a critical part of the process. This is no small task, but reminding yourself every step of the way that your kids are the priority can go a long way in helping you achieve this goal. You can also work with professionals who can help you with strategies for improved communication, developing schedules that put your kids first and protecting your kids from conflict. AMS Mediation offers many different support services for parents just like you who are
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Dec 3, 2023
A divorce that goes through the formal court process can seem very impersonal and harsh. You hire attorneys whose job it is to “win” at the cost of members of your own family. Decisions are left in the hands of a judge who does not know you personally. In fact, many divorce agreements that are developed through litigation need to be altered significantly down the road. AMS Mediation offers an alternative approach to the divorce
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Oct 2, 2023
In the state of Minnesota, you and your spouse have the same rights when it comes to getting divorce. Minnesota is a “no-fault” divorce state, so the reason behind a divorce is not taken into consideration by the court. In fact, the court actually requires that every couple attempt an alternative dispute resolution process before proceeding through the court system. So, if you have made the decision to pursue divorce
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Sep 17, 2023
When you decide to separate from your spouse, you may no longer be in a committed and intimate relationship with them, but if you share children, you are still responsible for co-parenting in an effective way. Co-parenting during the divorce process and after the divorce is final is extremely important to the well-being of your children, who are in the midst of a major life transition. Amber Serwat of AMS Mediation serves
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Apr 29, 2023
If you are considering a divorce, you have likely heard the term “alternative dispute resolution”. The Minnesota courts and many divorce attorneys will actually recommend that couples try an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) technique before proceeding through the court system. An alternative dispute resolution service can be used to settle the terms of a divorce, a child custody agreement and/or an agreement for
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