Divorce Mediation Services and Joint Property Division in MN
One of the most difficult and sometimes contentious issues to resolve during a divorce settlement is how to divide joint property. Over your marriage, you may not even realize how much property you have accumulated as a couple and a family. Furniture, cars, jewelry and property may come to mind immediately, but things like retirement income, pensions, investment income and even pets must also be divided when you divorce.
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One of the most common questions we are asked at AMS Mediation is whether or not divorce mediation can be successful for a divorce that is complex, high in conflict and/or emotion, or just simply difficult. Most people assume that complicated divorces are destined for a court battle. However, divorce mediation is actually highly effective and even recommended by the courts BEFORE you attempt to resolve your divorce
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.
Divorce mediation has been around for many years, but in recent years, a trend toward providing a personalized and customized approach has become an important part of the process. Timelines that are tailored to the needs of your family, mediation sessions that can be virtual and are scheduled at times that work well for you and your ex are just a few ways that this personalized approach can be put into action. AMS Mediation is a leader in offering highly efficient divorce mediation services to clients all over Minnesota
If you and your spouse cannot decide how best to settle the terms of your divorce, the court may recommend that you work with a court approved divorce mediator rather than continue through the courts for resolution. Ultimately, this can be a huge benefit to you and your case, as mediation is a highly effective way to settle your divorce more quickly and with less financial strain than traditional litigation. You and your spouse will be able to choose a divorce mediator in the Apple Valley, MN area, approved by the court system – and if you are looking for a court approved female divorce mediator, Amber Serwat is be a great choice.
Without conflict, there would be no divorce. That’s a simple enough fact, right? But something that many people tend to forget is that ‘simple’ and ‘easy’ can often be very oppositional terms. That divorce and conflict go hand-in-hand is simple. But navigating the conflict that occurs in divorce is seldom, if ever, easy. Fortunately, though, if you live near Burnsville, MN, help is only a phone call away. AMS Mediation can help you navigate the entire divorce process, from start to finish.