One of the biggest concerns we hear from divorcing parents is about the welfare of the children from the marriage. Your children did not have anything to do with why you and your partner decided to part ways, but many kids end up feeling at fault and struggle for many years after a divorce. There are ways to protect your children during and after divorce that can allow them to grow and move forward in a healthy way.
Are you facing the reality that a divorce could be in your future? Whether this has been building for years or has come as a surprise to one of you, we can all agree that divorce is difficult and overwhelming. Trying to understand the process ahead of time can be helpful. For example, there are three main components of every divorce settlement:
Shielding your kids from the intensity and difficulty of divorce is a critical part of the process. This is no small task, but reminding yourself every step of the way that your kids are the priority can go a long way in helping you achieve this goal. You can also work with professionals who can help you with strategies for improved communication, developing schedules that put your kids first and protecting your kids from conflict. AMS Mediation offers many different support services for parents just like you who are
Sharing custody of your children is difficult for all involved. After all, when you had your kids, you imagined that you would likely live together as a family and see your kids most every day. Sharing custody after a divorce means that you are splitting that time with your ex. It is important to consider how to set up a custody agreement that will work for your family in the long term. Generally, in Minnesota, the courts want you to try to resolve the terms of your divorce (including a custody agreement) using an alternative dispute resolution technique instead of litigation. Post divorce issues are very hard to estimate unless you have a crystal ball.
It is critically important that you can trust those that you hire to help you with important life events. Whether it is a medical provider, an attorney, or another professional, you need to find someone who is honest, fair, reliable and dependable. The team at AMS Mediation has become a leading mediation team in the state of Minnesota, offering a wide variety of mediation and coaching services that can help you navigate conflict
The safety of clients, ourselves, and colleagues is our top priority while we remain available to assist you as you navigate the new and uncharted territory caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
While providing virtual ADR services was not part of our plan, we have made the necessary accommodations to ensure we can continue to serve our clients during these unsettling times. All services are currently available through virtually. We are using Zoom for videoconferencing. We suggest that you download this app to your phone or the program to your computer at https://zoom.us/download.
We have resumed limited in-person services for sessions with 1 or 2 participants scheduled for a maximum of 2 hours. Masks are required in our building and in session. Availability is subject to change based on local regulations and CDC guidelines.
Our office hours remain the same and we remain available by phone and email. The main office number is 952.252.1492. Gabe can be reached via email at gabe@amsmediationplus.com.
We offer free 1-hour divorce consultations via Zoom. Potential PC and PTE clients are invited to schedule a free 15-minute phone call. Please call 952.252.1492 to set up an appointment. We are here to help!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all continue to adapt to these rapidly changing and chaotic times. Stay strong, stay resilient, and stay healthy!
Sincerely,
Amber Serwat & Gabe Frye
ADR Professional & ADR Assistant
