Our services are unique from any mediator or divorce education provider.

1.  When you engage our services, we will serve as your personal co parenting coach. We firmly believe that parents facing transitions of divorce or separation are fully capable of making the best decisions regarding their children. We also firmly believe that education and early intervention empowers parents to make child-centered and informed decisions.

2.  We will coach you through the difficult divorce process with respect and compassion. We will help you examine alternatives in separating your assets and address your concerns regarding your children.  We will provide you with resources within our organization and research and inform you of other resources available within your community.

We will also provide you with a list of trustworthy and experienced mental health workers and legal counsel.Parents can and do successfully co parent their children in separate households, particularly when provided the tools to do so.  Most of the time, parents can do so without the assistance of attorneys and courts unless it is a custody issue with complicating factors.

Statistics, however, tell us that only 8-12% of cases are destined for repeated and intensive litigation procedures. We will, however, ask you to speak with an attorney on specific legal questions regarding custody or financial decisions that may have long term impact.  We will also ask you to consult your plan administrators on specific questions on pensions and insurance details because every policy and pension is very different.

These statistics were gathered through a 12 year survey: Early intervention through a trained and experienced neutral along with education is the best way to empower yourself to face and meet the challenges ahead!

Parents who received an early-on intervention through mediation and co parenting education have reported through surveys that (1) the nonprimary residential parent remained more actively involved in the lives of their children (2) parents were able to productively communicate and address the needs of their children and (3) they reported less conflict over their children between them even though they had more contact with one another.

Call us today to discuss what program may best serve your needs. We will work with you in developing a plan that works for you.  There is no obligation in making a call.  218-263-7307.

(We receive financial support from the Minnesota State Bar Foundation and the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota.  We thank them for contributions in bringing education and family support services to our community!)