Family Matters: Helping MN families resolve conflict

Our Mission

Helping families who face divorce or other conflict resolve disputes with respect and dignity.

Whatever your family problems are, we do everything we can to help you resolve them before a court decides for you.

If you act early, almost any family problem can be handled privately, with calm and dignity, in a number of ways.

Through one organization , you have access to a network of independent professionals committed to guiding families. We will help you find solutions that preserve the dignity of the family without the cost-in both financial and emotional terms--of letting a court make family decisions.

Our experience has taught us that
1) families benefit when creative solutions effectively address legal issues without unnecessary expense and conflict; and 2) children benefit when--despite changes in the family structure--they have two active, loving parents.

With so many emotions involved, this is not an easy time for anyone.

Turn to experienced professionals who have been there for others.

Before the anger takes over.

First, if you wish, a confidential, personal consultation to discuss all the choices available to you.

Then, you choose the process, and we help you find the resources you need.

Here are just a few of the options available to families in times of great pressure and stress...

Hire one or two neutral professionals who help you reach an agreement. Mediation

- Choose to have decisions made by someone other than a judge. Arbitration

- Hire a neutral person to act as both mediator and, if necessary, arbitrator. Mediation & Arbitration

- Hire a specialist to help you specifically with visitation issues. Visitation Expediters

- Hire a consultant to aid you in solving child custody and visitation issues. Parental Consultants

- Hire a qualified financial consultant to advise you on tax and financial issues. Financial Consultant

- Hire lawyers who agree to resolve the matters without going to court. Collaborative Law

- You and your attorneys seek the assistance of a judge to assist in resolving conflict in an informal manner. Divorce with Dignity

- Meet with an attorney to explore a variety of options including court. Legal Representation