As a stay-at-home parent, you make many sacrifices for your family. You put your career on hold, instead investing in the future of your children. Everything changes when your marriage is falling apart and heading for divorce. You need a new strategy that comes as...
Divorce
How location and residence affect divorce
The government of each state has the authority to set its own eligibility requirements for couples seeking a divorce. Therefore, these can vary widely by jurisdiction. The state of Minnesota places few restrictions on divorcing couples, but it does impose residency...
Divorce considerations after a short marriage
Sometimes, a marriage ends within months after it begins. If you are facing separation after less than a year, you may wonder how the length of the union will affect the process of divorce. These are the factors to consider when you file for divorce in...
Discovering the true value of your business in a divorce
If you and your spouse are partners in a family business, the fate of that business will be a focal point in your divorce. Determining the value will be essential as you approach the property division phase of the proceedings. Determining value When married business...
Hiding assets during a divorce
When divorcing partners share feelings of bitter animosity, resentment and mistrust may easily lead either spouse to make emotional decisions that are not truly in their best interest. One of the most common mistakes that individuals make is attempting to hide assets...
Should Minnesota courts presume equal parenting time?
The biggest concern for many Twin Cities couples going through a divorce is how this change will affect their kids. You know that pursuing divorce is the best choice for you and your children in the long term, but how can you maintain a strong bond with your children...
The unique factors involved in gray divorce
Many societal norms become outdated after a few decades, leaving room for newer traditions. For residents of Minnesota and elsewhere, this appears to apply to the older standard of staying in a marriage, no matter what. People in their senior years are seeking...
Why electronic communications are dangerous during divorce
When you are in the midst of a divorce, your conduct is under a metaphorical microscope. Any behavior that seems inappropriate or counter to what you have said during the proceedings could hurt your prospects of obtaining reasonable arrangements when it comes to...
Avoid these 4 co-parenting mistakes after divorce
Co-parenting with your ex-spouse takes significant commitment from both parties. Although communication may sometimes be difficult, your children will benefit from a positive relationship between their parents. Foster a healthy family life after divorce by avoiding...
Gray divorce is rarely chosen on a whim and other surprising facts
“Gray divorce” -- divorce after age 50 -- is a growing phenomenon in the United States. The rate of gray divorce has doubled since 1990, although it’s still far more common to get divorced before age 50. That said, in 2010 roughly one in four divorces involved a...