By Law Do Mothers Have Greater Custody Rights?
It is a somewhat common myth that the court system favors the mother in divorce custody disputes. These assumptions are based on the long held tradition that mothers are, generally speaking, more often the primary caregivers for the children in a family. Today, however, it is just as common for mothers to work outside the home and child custody agreements are based on what is in the best interest of the children, not on who spends more time at home…
Read Full Article →
There is no denying how difficult a divorce can be for every member of your family. This difficulty is made worse by heightened conflict during the divorce process. Divorce mediation is a way to reach resolution on the terms of your divorce without continuing to intensify the conflict. The Minnesota courts now recommend that all couples try divorce before proceeding through the court system. So, if you are wondering if divorce mediation
The New Year’s holiday can be one of the most difficult ones to spend alone after a divorce. You have likely been out on dates with your ex many previous New Year’s Eve, looking forward to a new year together. If the idea of ringing in the new year on your own is causing you stress, here are some tips for navigating the holiday successfully:
Divorce is a reality of our modern world. As sad as that fact is, given that no one enters a marriage believing that it will end in divorce, it is important to the overall health of our society for services to exist that allow people to emerge from the turmoil caused by divorce with strength, perseverance, and a readiness to live a full life. AMS Mediation understands the complex dynamics between a divorcing couple and how important
When you are going through a divorce and have children, it is difficult to think about anything but the wellbeing of your kids. Divorce is stressful for all involved, but is particularly stressful for the kids, who do not have decision-making power and are on the receiving end of so much change as a result of the decision to divorce. If you are a parent navigating divorce and are looking for resources for your family, the team at AMS Mediation can help. In addition to our divorce mediation services which can help you settle the terms of your divorce more quickly with less conflict and financial burden, we also offer a wide variety of parenting support services that can help you help your kids through this process.
Just because you and your partner did not legally get married does not mean that your separation is any less complicated, especially if you share children. As parents, you are the two most important people in your kid’s lives and finding common ground on custody issues is extremely important to your family’s future. AMS Mediation offers custody mediation for unmarried parents which is less expensive, less time consuming