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:…

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Fun 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…

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What 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…

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June 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…

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Divorce 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,…

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Property 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…

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Need 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…

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Summer’s Half Gone: Time to Get Things Done with Mediation

It’s halfway through summer and it’s time to get moving to get things done. Use the summer wisely by playing with your kids, but do the things you can now to insure you have time and can play with your kids in the future. The most important thing in divorce mediation is the kids, and…

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It’s Midsummer and the 4th of July: Are You Free?

It is summer and a time we think about freedom. Are you feeling free? A difficult relationship with an “ex-to be” can make life challenging-and burdensome. If the relationship can’t be fixed, isn’t it about time you move on? Here is a link to help you figure out what will happen financially, using the method…

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