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Achieving An Affordable Divorce

Achieving An Affordable Divorce Have you decided that it is time for you and your spouse to divorce, but you have been delaying this final step because of the financial stress divorce can bring? It is true that when you proceed through the traditional channels – the court system – you can spend thousands of dollars settling the terms of your divorce. For many couples, this is simply not feasible. It can be easier to stay in a difficult situation than face the financial burden that divorce can bring. However, you should be aware that there is an alternative process that can allow you to settle your divorce for a fraction of the cost


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How To Get Started With Divorce Mediation

How To Get Started With Divorce MediationFor many couples, taking the first step toward divorce can be the most difficult. You question your decision and may not even know where to begin. The Minnesota court system requires couples who are seeking a divorce to use an alternative dispute resolution technique before proceeding with litigation, through the traditional court system. So, the first step for most couples is to find a mediator that you connect with that can help


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What Does Alternative Dispute Resolution Mean?

What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution?Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term that you may hear repeatedly if you are considering moving forward with a divorce. ADR is a broad category of tools that can be used to resolve a dispute, instead of a court battle, or litigation. Types of alternative dispute resolution include mediation, neutral evaluation and arbitration. All have very high success rates and offer many benefits for both parties


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Dakota County Family Mediator

Dakota County Family MediatorMaking the decision to divorce is difficult, especially if you share kids. There are many decisions that you need to make with your soon to be ex-spouse about custody, parenting time, child support, educational priorities, holiday time, and other issues that may be unique to your family. Rather than leaving these major life decisions in the hands of a judge, it can be much more positive and productive to partner with a mediator to resolve these important decisions. AMS Mediation is a Dakota County family mediator who specializes in helping families navigate the divorce process with less emotional and financial strain.


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Mediation in MN

Mediation in MNMediation 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.


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A MESSAGE FROM AMS, LLC - RE: COVID-19

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.

 

Offering All Services Virtually

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.

 

Limited In-Person Services

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.

 

Office Hours

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.

 

New Clients Welcome

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

Divorce Mediation & Dispute Resolution Services - Amber Serwat Mediation

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