As a divorced parent, your children and their well-being are naturally a top concern. If you share custody with the other parent, you have to communicate and coordinate with him or her frequently. Conflict may arise if you have a poor relationship with your co-parent...
Divorce
Common misconceptions about spousal maintenance
To help both spouses maintain financial stability after a divorce, the court may order one to pay spousal maintenance, also called spousal support or alimony. There are many inaccurate beliefs about spousal maintenance. You should understand the purpose of spousal...
2 questions about education and child support
There are many misconceptions about child support in Minnesota. Divorcing parents might assume that the cutoff for child support is 18 years old no matter what. However, according to Minnesota statute 518A.43 there are several reasons for a deviation from standard...
What makes gray divorce unique?
Life looks different when you are young. When you got married, you and your partner had every intention of growing old together. However, as time passes and you go through different phases in your life, your perspectives and outlooks adjust to your new viewpoints....
How social media helps uncover lies during a divorce
Many people rely on social media to help stay in contact with friends or family, for shopping or as a resource for hobbies or interests. However, there are times when social media use is destructive and can have a negative impact. For those going through a divorce,...
3 tips for preparing for divorce
The choice to separate from your partner is serious and life-changing. There is no standard amount of time for a divorce. However, the more you are able to work with your spouse to agree on decisions about things like child custody and support, the quicker you will...
How does spousal support work in Minnesota?
Either spouse can request alimony in a Minnesota divorce. The judge will determine whether he or she requires financial support to establish a separate household. Review the factors that influence spousal support in the state if you have considered ending your...
Mental illness and child custody: What to know
Divorce is always difficult when you have children with your spouse. It can be even more complex if a parent has a mental illness. Although a mental health condition can affect a custody decision, a judge considers many variables. Courts base parenting time on your...
Pros and cons of selling the home before and after divorce
When you and your spouse make the decision to divorce and own a home together, you have options. You might decide to sell the home, or one of you may try to refinance the mortgage to exclude the other party. If you decide to sell your house, you face another important...
3 tips for creating a child custody arrangement
Going through the divorce process is not something that most people envision themselves doing. However, divorce is a common event and can become more complicated when the couple must deal with child custody issues. Creating a child custody arrangement that is in the...