About Us

• About Us Divorce with Dignity and Co-Parent Education -- for the Sake of the Kids Our organization has over 25 years of experience working within the Minnesota courts as a mediator and parent educator. "Impact Based Parent Education (IPE)" is approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court to meet all requirements for court ordered parent education. Court ordered parent education helps separating and divorcing parents understand court terminology and processes and provides information on how to lessen effects of divorce and separation on children. "Impact-Based Parent Education Program for Divorce and Separating Parents" is held within an online webinar classroom, live facilitated and interactive between parents and a facilitator that is trained in divorce mediation and parenting time coordination. Class materials are delivered electronically to parents along with helpful resources. No special equipment is needed other than an adequate internet connection and a computer or laptop. Mediation Works North has provided divorce, custody and parenting time mediation and parenting education since 1994. Mediation and co-parent/divorce education is a combination that brings positive long-term results for parents. Legal assistant drafting services are also provided upon request assisting parents with dissolution of marriage documents and requests for the court's assistance in changing custody and parenting time once full agreement between parents is reached through mediation. The "Divorce with Dignity"program provides mediation and legal drafting services helping parents divorce amicably without attorneys. This service is not a substitute for legal advice. Please see our educationally-based website for helpful articles, weblinks, and descriptions of services.