There is no doubt that a divorce is enormously stressful on an entire family unit. The end of a marriage is a serious loss for everyone involved. One of the most important things to keep in mind during and after the transition is the significant impact on the children. Helping your children through this transition is a critical step in helping them cope with the loss of their sense of family. Here are some tips that divorcing parents can use to make this difficult time a little easier.

Protect kids from too many details: The reasons why you and your soon to be ex-spouse have decided to divorce do not need to be discussed with the kids. They are simply too young to understand the details and it can cause the divorce to be even more painful.
Keep negative comments to a minimum: It may seem obvious, but refrain from talking negatively about your ex-spouse. You will both continue to be the most important people in your kids’ life after the divorce and hearing negative comments about the other parent is extremely difficult for a child.
Keep the kids’ schedule consistent: Try to keep your children’s schedule as consistent as possible during and after a divorce. In most cases, a child will split their time between two parents, so going back and forth is a big transition. Keep bedtime, wake up time and mealtimes the same if possible. If you can keep them in the same schools and doing the same activities, that can be helpful as well. Offering this kind of consistency will minimize the impact of some of the changes in their life and provide a sense of security.
Encourage your children to spend time with your ex-spouse’s extended family. Divorce is full of loss. Children do best when they are loved by many and allowed to love.
Consider alternatives to litigation: If possible, you should try not to rely on the court to make the big decisions about custody in your divorce. You and your ex-spouse know what is best for your kids. If you can focus on putting your kids first, you may be able to resolve the difficult issues in your divorce without going through the court.

Use Mediation to Resolve Issues in your Divorce

Divorce mediation is a highly effective tool for resolving difficult aspects of your divorce and laying a strong foundation for future co-parenting. AMS Mediation specializes in divorce and parenting mediation and partners with families to help move forward in a positive and healthy way. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call us at 952.252.1492

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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

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