Simple Child Custody Modification
If you have a child-custody agreement with your former spouse, you may find it necessary to make a simple modification to that agreement. Similarly, if your former spouse approaches you about needing to make a simple child custody modification, you need not necessarily respond as if it is a major problem. In most cases, modifying a child custody agreement can be done without much difficulty or involving the courts. However, if your relationship with your former spouse is strained, you may at first perceive the request as a major inconvenience. In virtually all circumstances pertaining to child custody modification, though, the team at AMS Mediation can be helpful. In fact, we are confident that in most matters of child custody modification
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When you sign your divorce papers, it is virtually impossible to know exactly what your lives will look like in one year, 3 years or 5 years down the road. You cannot predict what your kids’ schedule will be and what their needs and preferences will be. As they grow up, they change and so do their daily schedules. Naps become a thing of the past and extracurricular activities, individual interests, sports and school become a reality. No matter what age your children are when you divorce, you should expect to need to make some changes to your parenting schedule as time passes. When these instances come up, you do not want to rely on the courts to determine the outcome
One of the most common questions we get from potential clients is whether they need to go through the courts to complete a divorce. The answer may not be what you expect. There is a long-held myth that the only/best way to resolve the issues in a divorce is with a long, nasty court battle. In fact, when we see divorces referenced in the news or portrayed in a movie, that is usually what you will see. However, in reality, you can complete the entire divorce process without ever stepping foot in a courtroom
For most people who experience divorce, there are varying degrees of vulnerability associated with the experience. And vulnerability almost always leaves one feeling like they could benefit from the help and knowledge of others. Friends, family, co-workers, clergy members and professionals can all lend valuable support during this difficult time. Few experiences in life lead to a feeling of greater vulnerability than divorce
There are many important aspects of a divorce settlement, and none are more important than issues that affect the lives of your children. Determining custody evokes strong and often opposing opinions and high emotion. Divorcing couples often disagree about the terms of custody, and AMS Mediation is well equipped to help resolve these important outstanding issues. There are times, however, when custody questions are not so easily resolved. When a divorcing couple cannot reach agreement about one or another aspect of the custody of their children, the court will sometimes require that the services of a Custody Evaluator be used.