In the joy and excitement of the wedding ceremony no-one is thinking of divorce or the end of the marriage, after all, you have just committed to a life together; forever. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that between forty and fifty percent of marriages will fail. There are many reasons why this can happen, people can simply grow apart and no longer share the same ideas and principles that they had when they got married, work or financial pressures can take their toll and destroy a relationship, even if the love is still there. There are also plenty of times when one part of the relationship does more than just look at someone else. Adultery is a common reason for the breakdown of a marriage, although some people manage to see past this and rebuild their relationship.

Contemplating divorce is the start of an emotional rollercoaster, where assets, finances and even custody will need to be divided. Combine this with the reasons for divorce and it is easy to see how communication breaks down and both parties refuse to back down or agree on any subject. This is usually the point that you will turn to an attorney to discuss your options and start the long, expensive, process. However, there is an alternative!

Amber Serwat runs a Minnesota mediation firm known as AMS Mediation (http://www.divorcemediationservicesmn.com/mn-divorce-mediation-faqs/). The firm seeks to help couples resolve their parental or marriage issues by the use of mediation; it should be noted they are not a counseling service. Their aim is to provide a respectful, efficient and effective service which will enable both sides of a couple to reach a fair and workable solution. If divorce remains the ultimate goal; this can be achieved without the need for costly court procedures. The firm prides itself on providing a service which not only allows an amicable settlement but lays the foundations for an ongoing relationship.

Mediation has become so successful in Minnesota that the court now actually requires you to attempt to settle your issues through alternative dispute resolution before it gets to the court room; between eighty and ninety percent of cases are now settled this way. To find out more about what Amber Serwat can do for you visit divorcemediationserviesmn.com or call her at952-252-1492.