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...
Divorce
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...
Dividing stocks during divorce
During divorce proceedings in Minnesota, courts will divide all of a couple’s marital property. Married couples commonly have joint bank accounts, but investment accounts are likely to be in only one spouse’s name. Nevertheless, courts may treat the money and open...
A notable American family law phenomenon: baby boomer divorce
People who know a thing or two about family law developments in Minnesota and nationally might confidently assert the following views regarding perceived realities that mark the territory. First, divorce is far from being a rare or controversial process. Indeed, that...
3 common ways to value a business for divorce purposes
If you are planning to end your marriage, you probably already know you must divide marital assets. The business you and your spouse own may be one of the more valuable parts of your marital estate. While there are options for dealing with business ventures during...
What is parental alienation?
There are several missteps parents can make in child custody matters when their focus is to serve their own needs rather than the needs of the child. Parental alienation is when one parent disparages the other parent intending to undermine the relationship between the...
3 tips for communicating with your co-parent
When you got married, you likely did not see yourself getting divorced. But divorce is a common event for many couples, and after ending your marriage, you will likely have to figure out how to jointly take care of your children with your ex. According to the Centers...
Common social media mistakes during divorce
Social media can be a good place to interact with friends, connect with your community and even vent your frustrations. If you have separated from your spouse, however, tread lightly when it comes to your use of Instagram, Facebook and similar services. Avoid these...
Will marital misconduct affect your divorce decree?
If your marriage broke down due to your spouse’s misconduct, you likely feel wronged and hurt. As you begin divorce proceedings, you might wonder how their actions will affect your final decree. In some states, marital misconduct is a bar to spousal support. And it...