Understanding the Divorce Process in Dakota County, Minnesota
When we get married, most of us do not consider the possibility that our marriage will end in divorce. So, there is simply no reason to think much about the divorce process. However, when life takes an unexpected turn and we determine that ending our marriage is the best decision, understanding the divorce process quickly becomes very relevant and more important. If you live in Dakota County, Minnesota, AMS Mediation can guide you through this process.
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If you are considering a divorce you may be wondering about the financial impact of divorce and whether you will be able to support yourself on your own. Alimony is the payment from one spouse to another (generally from the spouse who makes more money to the spouse who makes less). Is it granted in the state of Minnesota? The short answer is – yes. Minnesota has a law pertaining to alimony (Minnesota Code § 518.552)
AMS Mediation offers a wide range of alternative dispute resolution services that can help you navigate many different problems and issues related to divorce and co-parenting. Our staff focuses on a client-centered approach which empowers you and your family to regain control over your life, your decisions and your future. Our team is professional, efficient, respectful and compassionate, understanding that these issues
Mediation is an interactive process that is led by a neutral third party (a mediator) where you work to resolve a specific conflict. Mediation is highly effective and efficient way to solve a wide range of issues including settling the terms of a divorce, family disputes and civil disputes. Two of the most important benefits of mediation are the affordable cost and the fact that it takes much less time than litigation. 
There are times when all of us need help. Our culture, which is based in part on the ideas of self-determination and self-reliance, still sends the message that we should resist reaching out for help from others. When it becomes obvious that we need help, however, we want to know that the person or service to whom we are reaching out for help is competent, dependable, reliable, and honest.