Navigating the intricacies of co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging, but AMS Mediation in Minnesota offers a solution that promotes cooperation and harmony: divorce mediation. Promoting Open Communication: AMS Mediation emphasizes open communication between co-parents as a foundation for successful co-parenting. Through guided discussions facilitated by experienced mediators, parents can address concerns, clarify expectations, and establish effective channels of communication to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship. Fostering Collaborative Decision-Making: Unlike traditional di ..read more

If you and your partner have decided to divorce and you are wondering whether mediation might be an option to pursue, one big question you may have is whether it is an effective way to settle the terms of your divorce. You may be surprised to learn that the Minnesota courts actually recommend that all couples attempt an alternative dispute resolution technique (like mediation) before pursuing litigation, or a court battle. The post What Makes Mediation Effective? first appeared on Minnesota Divorce Mediator ..read more

When you navigate your divorce using the traditional court system, you are locked into a place that your attorneys can control and the decision(s) are made by the judge. This can be emotionally taxing for both you and your divorcing spouse. When you litigate your divorce, you have very little control over the most important decisions related to your divorce that impact your future. It is important to realize that you do have choices when it comes to how to settle your divorce. AMS Mediation offers a wide variety of divorce support services that can help you through this difficult time with les ..read more

One of the primary benefits of settling your divorce using mediation is that it lays the groundwork to make any additional necessary changes after your divorce is final. When you initially settle the important terms of your divorce such as how to equitably divide your property and how to structure your child custody agreement, you have no real way of knowing what the future holds. The post Mediation Agreement Modification Help Near Me first appeared on Minnesota Divorce Mediator ..read more

Child custody evaluations occur frequently when custody is in question for divorcing couples, and AMS Mediation is uniquely qualified to help you through this process. Even though custody evaluations are used to ensure that the needs of your children are met, the process can still produce stress and anxiety for divorcing parents. In general, a child custody evaluation is a process by which a mental health professional evaluates the parents and children, and then makes a recommendation to the court regarding custody and visitation. The post What is Involved in a Custody Evaluation? first appear ..read more

Divorce can leave you feeling overwhelmed, sad and like your life is out of control. Your sense of normal shifts quickly as you consider separating your joint possessions and perhaps moving your family. You may feel specific stress over explaining this major life change to your children and your other family members. Traditional litigation only compounds this sense of chaos, as you are forced The post Regain Control of Your Life with Divorce Mediation first appeared on Minnesota Divorce Mediator ..read more

AMS Mediation offers expert mediation services to non-married parents who are separating.  It may be tempting to assume that mediation services are available only to couples who are legally and officially married.  However, mediation is a service that is not only available to non-married couples, it should be considered an irreplaceable one for non-married couples who are separating and have children. Non-married couples who The post Non-Married Parents Separating first appeared on Minnesota Divorce Mediator ..read more

Lack of communication is one of the most common causes of divorce. And, unfortunately, communication typically does not improve during a divorce settlement, and often stays strained well after a divorce is final. However, stronger and improved communication often results in a better outcome for all involved and can set a more positive tone for co-parenting The post What Is A Communication Coach And Why Would I Need One? first appeared on Minnesota Divorce Mediator ..read more

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 ..read more

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