Creating Workable Parenting Protocols
If you have decided that the best path forward for your family is divorce, developing a strong and fair parenting plan can be one of the most significant challenges. Parents tend not to agree on how to divide time with their children, in large part because they love them so much and cannot envision life without seeing them every day. But, the harsh reality with divorce is that developing a custody agreement (also known as a parenting plan) is what needs to happen in order to move forward with your life. AMS Mediation understands how difficult this aspect of a divorce can be and has extensive experience creating workable parenting protocols to set limits, define boundaries and expectations so that a child custody agreement can be successful for a family.
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When you go through a divorce, it is normal to experience a flood of emotions. You may feel a range of emotions including sadness, anger, frustration, denial, and even grief. You should know that this is a perfectly normal part of the divorce process. In fact, for many, you go through a grieving process somewhat similar to the loss of a loved one. Finding a way to manage these emotions during divorce can be a critical step in healing
Divorce is often full of conflict, emotion and difficult decisions. No matter whether you proceed through the traditional court process or have a mediated divorce, there are instances in which you may need additional professional support to help you navigate the process and make decisions that are in your best interest. A divorce coach is hired by an individual and is not hired to mediate the issues between a couple. Coaching during the divorce process is designed to help one party with their unique needs and concerns. The staff at AMS Mediation can provide this tailored support during the divorce process.
The traditional court system is not set up to be able to litigate each and every issue that comes up between co-parents after a divorce. No matter how old your children are when you divorce, there are going to be issues that come up as the time passes, as the kid’s needs change and you and your ex move on with your lives. These changes are normal, and mediation is ideal for resolving these issues so that you do not have to spend
It may be about the only thing that you and your ex can agree on, but your kids are likely the most important priority in a divorce. When you decide to divorce, your family dynamic changes significantly and you and your ex become co-parents, with two different households. This can create some unique challenges for families, so the staff at AMS Mediation has developed our co-parenting coaching services to help divorcing couples in Maple Grove, just like you navigate this challenge and keep your kids at the front of your mind in every decision.