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Understanding More About Divorce in Minnesota

Understanding More About Divorce in Minnesota If you’re considering divorce in Minnesota, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face the process without guidance. Whether you’re dealing with child custody, property division, or simply trying to understand your options, it’s important to know what to expect before filing. This article outlines key timeframes, statistics, and practical advice, with a strong focus on the benefits of mediation.

Minnesota is a “no-fault” divorce state, which means you don’t need to prove wrongdoing to file. The only requirement is that one spouse must have lived in Minnesota for at least 180 days prior to filing. Once filed, the timeline varies:


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Custody Mediation For Non-Married Parents

Custody Mediation For Non-Married ParentsFamilies come in all shapes and sizes. Some couples choose to marry and have children, other couples decide never to tie the knot. The team at AMS Mediation respects and supports all families, whether there is a marriage license or not. We offer custody mediation to non-married parents who have decided to separate and are trying to navigate the challenging issue of how to share custody of your kids. The pandemic we are going through is not helping with the exception of using Zoom


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Divorce Conflict Help

Divorce Conflict HelpWithout conflict, there would be no divorce. That’s a simple enough fact, right? But something that many people tend to forget is that ‘simple’ and ‘easy’ can often be very oppositional terms. That divorce and conflict go hand-in-hand is simple. But navigating the conflict that occurs in divorce is seldom, if ever, easy. Fortunately, though, if you live near Burnsville, MN, help is only a phone call away. AMS Mediation can help you navigate the entire divorce process, from start to finish.

Our team’s commitment is to help you minimize the conflict that occurs when you decide to split up, and maximize the potential for all who are affected or impacted by your divorce to move on as quickly as possible.


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Property Division During Divorce

How Do You Divide Property In A DivorceWhen you say your wedding vows, you begin to share a new life together. For many couples, this may mean purchasing a home together, a vehicle, furniture, recreational equipment and much more. You may also begin to save for retirement and invest in the stock market in addition to sharing a regular bank account. This is easier than keeping everything separate for most couples and as the time passes


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Are You Ready To Move Forward With Divorce

Are You Ready To Move Forward With DivorceThe last 15-18 months has been an extremely difficult period of time. COVID-19 seemed to come into our community with no warning and put a halt to normal life. Many kids stopped going to school and had to adjust to online learning and many adults began working from home. In many ways time seemed to stand still. Our normal cues for marking time vanished — days, weeks and months passed


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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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