Post-Decree Modification in MN
Signing divorce papers may mean the end of your marriage, but for many, this does not always signal the end of conflict and/or issues to resolve. There are times when issues need to be re-visited because of life changes that are not predictable at the time of divorce. A Post-decree modification is when a couple faces a problem or conflict that needs resolution after a divorce is final. AMS Mediation can help you navigate these issues and determine whether you can resolve this issue using mediation rather than another litigation proceeding.
Most often, post-decree modification requests are related to issues around custody and/or finances. It is impossible to predict how
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Divorce mediation is a tool that can be used by couples to settle the important terms of a divorce, without having to proceed through the court system. There are many benefits to using mediation – it is less expensive than litigation, takes less time to resolve your divorce, and is very often less stressful. You may wonder if divorce mediation is a good fit for you and would work for your specific divorce case. AMS Mediation serves couples in Apple Valley, MN and can help you answer the questions you have about divorce mediation and your specific set of circumstances.
When we get married, most of us do not consider the possibility that our marriage will end in divorce. So, there is simply no reason to think much about the divorce process. However, when life takes an unexpected turn and we determine that ending our marriage is the best decision, understanding the divorce process quickly becomes very relevant and more important. If you live in Dakota County, Minnesota, AMS Mediation can guide you through this process.
Conflict is a part of life. It is a part of every one of our relationships, both professional and personal. Conflict is defined as any type of disagreement between two or more individuals. When we think about conflict, we often think about a heated disagreement with anger and high emotion. Increased conflict may be one of the reasons that you and your spouse have decided to separate or divorce. AMS Mediation specializes in conflict resolution for couples in the Minnesota area.
Mediation is an interactive process that is led by a neutral third party (a mediator) where you work to resolve a specific conflict. Mediation is highly effective and efficient way to solve a wide range of issues including settling the terms of a divorce, family disputes and civil disputes. Two of the most important benefits of mediation are the affordable cost and the fact that it takes much less time than litigation. 
There are times when all of us need help. Our culture, which is based in part on the ideas of self-determination and self-reliance, still sends the message that we should resist reaching out for help from others. When it becomes obvious that we need help, however, we want to know that the person or service to whom we are reaching out for help is competent, dependable, reliable, and honest.