Sep 4, 2022
One of the most complex parts of the divorce settlement is determining exactly how you will fairly and equitably divide the joint property that you share with your spouse. These items can include your home, your car, a rental property, furnishings, and even your pets. Most state laws define joint property as anything obtained during your marriage. That means that you will keep anything
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Jul 22, 2022
If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to divorce, you have options for resolving the terms without going through the court system. Minnesota courts encourage all couples to try divorce mediation to reach a divorce settlement before litigation. Divorce is relatively common in our society. With nearly 50% of marriages ending in divorce, there are many reasons why marriages do not work. Some of the most common reasons that a couple may decide to divorce include:
1. Loss or lack of trust: When one party begins a close relationship with another person and breaks their marriage vow, trust is lost and it can be extremely difficult to build that trust back
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Apr 25, 2022
The last two years have been filled with change. Adapting to a global pandemic has taken a huge toll on many, with stress higher in many professions (especially healthcare) and a shift for many to evaluating their career trajectory and their work-life balance. Many people have also been evaluating their personal relationships during this time. While the divorce rate dipped during the peak of COVID-19
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Apr 18, 2022
Divorce is difficult, emotionally taxing and expensive. Many people assume that one of the first steps to take is to hire an attorney when the decision is made to divorce. Our mental picture of the divorce process likely includes a courtroom, attorneys and a judge. It is important to realize that your divorce can actually look very differently. First, it is not always necessary to hire a divorce attorney to settle the terms of your divorce. In many cases, you and your ex can save a
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Feb 28, 2022

Coping with separation and divorce including the idea that your marriage failed and guilt about how the divorce will impact your children can produce severe anxiety, depression and other emotions. It is critical that you find support for yourself during this difficult time. Support can look different for different people. AMS Mediation offers a wide variety of divorce and parenting support services for couples and individuals
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