Feb 25, 2023
Many people assume that settling the terms of a divorce has to take many months to complete. Of course, that can be true, especially if you and your spouse decide to hire divorce attorneys and take your divorce to the traditional court system. However, because of several factors, including that the court system in Minnesota is significantly backed up, it can take an extensive period of time to align the schedules of the court with your respective attorneys. This long process can create more stress (emotional and financial), more anxiety, and even more conflict between you and your ex. This process can last anywhere from six months to two years. During that time, it can be difficult to move forward with your separate lives
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Feb 17, 2023
Our staff gets many different kinds of questions about the divorce mediation process, so we have included some information below that provides you with answers to some of the most common questions we receive. AMS Mediation specializes in helping Minnesota families navigate the divorce process while conserving financial resources and encouraging cooperation. Here are 5 facts about mediation that can help you determine
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Feb 3, 2023
Once you have decided to take steps to end your marriage, you likely have already been down a very long and difficult road. Unfortunately, for couples who go through litigation, you can expect the divorce process to take many more months. However, mediation is an option for couples who are looking to move the process forward more quickly. Here is an overview of a basic timeline to expect when you use divorce mediation to settle the terms of your divorce:
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Jan 27, 2023
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
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Jan 6, 2023
If you recently divorced, you may feel a sense of dread and doom about the upcoming holiday season. You have likely already realized that even though your divorce may be final, there are many things that continue to come up, especially if you share children. Here are some tips for getting your divided family through your first holiday season after divorce (or any holiday season after divorce):
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Dec 30, 2022
If you are weighing your options for how to resolve the terms of your divorce, you may be considering divorce mediation. Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution strategy for resolving issues like dividing the property, assets and debts between you and your ex, deciding on a parenting plan and/or custody agreement that can guide your co-parenting plans and even determining whether or not you need
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