Divorcing in 2021
No one could have ever predicted what this year looked like. A global pandemic, many employers asking their employees to work from home, schools being taught online, mask mandates, and a new COVID vaccine. Those are just a few of the obstacles we faced each day in 2021. Our relationships were also under significant stress during this time because of financial difficulty, heightened conflict and increased time spent at home. You might expect to learn that divorce rates have increased during this time, but experts are finding the exact opposite. Uncertainty may be one factor that is leading couples to wait to divorce.
Divorce in the year 2021 looks very different than in years past
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As a trained mediation service, one of the most common questions we get from potential clients is whether divorce mediation will work for their unique and specific set of circumstances. In our opinion, divorce mediation can work for virtually any couple that is ready to move forward with the divorce process. Here are a few of the many reasons to consider mediation rather than litigation for your divorce:
Divorce rates have taken a nosedive during the pandemic as families have had to juggle a new life with COVID restrictions, financial/job uncertainty, children completing school from home and health related concerns. We will not know for some time whether this is a trend that will continue or if divorce rates will bounce back once the pandemic is in our rearview mirror. Some experts predict that divorce rates will
If you are moving forward with a divorce from your spouse, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. The first step is to decide if you are going to settle your divorce using divorce mediation or litigation through the courts. Below you will find the answers to some very common questions about divorce mediation that can help you make sense and prepare for the process.
The pandemic that has so deeply affected our society has also taken a toll on how we relate to each other. For most people, interactions with others have been severely curbed. For some people, it has felt like the small cracks in their marital relationships have become much bigger. In some cases, the reality of having to remain in a living situation with a spouse who has become more difficult to live with has led to fears of domestic abuse, and in some circumstances, it has led to actual domestic abuse. AMS Mediation can help you find relief from those kinds of circumstances. We are here to serve any couple who has decided that it is time to end their marriage, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just reach out to us today and be divorce in a matter of a few months.
The divorce process is overwhelming by any standard. It is difficult emotionally, financially and logistically, especially if you share children. Making the difficult decision to divorce is the first step toward building a new life for yourself. If you are unsure about how to get started with the process, our team is here to help. AMS Mediation offers a free one-hour consultation for couples who are looking for more information about the divorce process. During this consultation, we can go over