If you have children with your partner but were never married, you may wonder how you should navigate custody if the two of you are separating. AMS Mediation offers custody mediation which is specifically designed for never married couples to resolve the issues around custody, parenting time, child support and other joint decisions. Using custody mediation instead of hiring lawyers and going through the litigation process can save you significant time and money and can also reduce the overall conflict between you and your ex.
Benefits of Custody Mediation
Regardless of whether you are married to your partner, the state of Minnesota requires you to attempt an alternative dispute resolution technique before you take your case to court. This is in large part because of how effective mediation can be and the fact that the courts simply cannot schedule all of the custody cases. When you partner with the staff at AMS Mediation, you will be able to discuss the elements of your custody case in a safe and productive setting. This puts the decision-making power in your own hands and gives you the best possible chance of resolution in the long term. In fact, mediated custody agreements are generally more successful and generally more satisfying than litigated agreements.
Reduce Emotional and Financial Costs of Separation
Working with the team at AMS Mediation on custody mediation is a way to reach a settlement that meets the unique needs of your family, saves you from a financial and emotional standpoint and allows you to focus on the future of your family rather than the pain that caused you to decide to separate in the first place. Custody mediation is designed specifically for families just like you who may have never married – but are still in a situation where you need help on the issues around custody and child support payments. Perhaps the most important benefit of custody mediation is that it lays a positive foundation for co-parenting in the future.
Just because you did not get married, does not mean that you do not need help with a custody agreement when you decide to separate. AMS Mediation understands how difficult custody issues can be for a family and we will work closely with you to resolve these issues. We now offer both in person and virtual mediation sessions depending on your preference. For more information or to schedule a time for a free consultation, give us a call at 952-252-1492.
