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Parenting Schedules and Separation in Divorce Mediation
What are Parenting Schedules? Why do we need them? What are parenting schedules in divorce and divorce mediation? Why do we need them? In Minnesota and most states, it comes down to what is best for the children. Children do better with regular parenting schedules. These regular schedules are different with children who are younger:…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Problems: Sorting Them Out
Divorce or Separation got you down? Try Divorce Mediation. Bickford Mediation Can Help Evaluate Your Best Solution Divorce is tough. Trying to do it yourself is even tougher. You download the blank form and it is many pages long. What is physical custody? What is legal custody? how specific does the parenting schedule need to…
Read More4th of July Divorce Mediation Post: Why Mediation is helpful.
Fun in Summer with Your Kids after Mediation Why is mediation helpful? Why is mediation with me helpful? Bickford Mediation was named one of the Twin Cities metro best mediators this summer. I just https://kevsbest.com/best-mediators-in-minneapolis-mn/ Check it out! Why choose Glen Bickford? I have been mediating in churches and for couples for over 20 years.…
Read MoreFun after Mediation. Divorce Mediation is Better.
How Divorce Mediation Can Make Your Life More Fun: 3 Reasons Why do people try divorce mediation instead of simply going to court? Expense Divorce with each of you having an attorney gets very expensive very quickly. Attorneys ask for retainers (up front money) of $3000 to $10,000 or more. That’s just the beginning! If…
Read MoreWhat is Fairness In Divorce Mediation and Child Custody Mediation? As a mediator, I often get asked the question: What is fair in divorce mediation? What is fair in child custody mediation? The simple answer is this: it’s whatever you decide. There is an incredible range of things the judge or referee will think is…
Read MoreJune is Time for Divorce Mediation
June is here and it’s time to get things done! Don’t put off something you need to do, then have fun with your family. If you need a divorce or child custody agreement don’t put it off. Just reach out to me, Glen Bickford 612-670-7980 or 507-269-9079. I’ve been mediating divorce, and helping with Minnesota…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation in the Summer
It’s summer and it’s time to figure things out in your relationship. Do you need to get out of a relationship? Summer is the time to do it! It’s a chance for a fresh start. If you’re looking for child custody mediation, divorce mediation or simply dividing assets, I can help! This article will help,…
Read MoreProperty Division in Divorce Mediation
Personal Property Division doesn’t have to be difficult. The idea is to make it as fair as possible. That way, the judge won’t change your agreement and will agree with what you decide. Why do judges care? They want what is best, of course, but they also want to avoid a later court battle over…
Read MoreNeed Mediation? Fall is the Time for Change!
In summer, things are busy and it’s not unusual to let things go. But fall is here and it is time to make a change, if you are needing to work out a divorce, a parenting schedule or any other issue. I can help you. Whether it’s dividing property or bank accounts https://www.divorcenet.com/states/minnesota/property_and_debt_allocation I can…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation and Custody Mediation: What’s the Difference Between a Mediator and an Attorney?
Talking divorce mediation and child custody mediation. What is the difference between an attorney and a mediator? here is an article: https://www.equitablemediation.com/blog/divorce-mediation-vs-lawyer Here is my take: a mediator helps two people reach a settlement by agreement but can’t go to court. An attorney if she or he is a mediator can do either. I happen…
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