Divorce

You know that you and your spouse have to split up your debts during divorce. Perhaps the two of you have a joint credit card account, for example. You’re both liable for the charges on that account, so you have to divide your debt along with your assets. But what...

It's not easy grieving the end of a marriage while going through several life changes, including moving to a new home or living alone in the family home, seeing your children on scheduled days and so on. Thus, it's crucial to find support. You don't need to go through...

Infidelity is a significant betrayal and a common cause of divorce. Although this break in the trust that is foundational to marriage may have led to the divorce, it is important to note that Minnesota uses a no-fault system, and fault generally does not play a role...

People who go through a divorce often opt to sell the marital home or have one party buy out the other party’s share of the home. There’s another option that people don’t always think about – joint ownership of the home. This is often a viable option for parents who...

A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup as it’s commonly known, is typically used to outline the distribution of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of a divorce. However, many individuals are not fully aware of the legal boundaries of prenups. While a...

When your spouse informs you they want to dissolve the marriage, or vice versa, you need to start preparing for the process to avoid last-minute rushes or making uninformed decisions. One of the steps to take during preparation is gathering documents. Here are seven...

Marriages are often considered a union of love, trust and companionship. However, despite spouses’ initial vows and promises, many marriages still end in divorce. The decision to dissolve a marriage is a significant and often complex one, influenced by various...

If you have decided to get divorced, you may feel in a hurry to get out of the home and find somewhere else to live as soon as possible. That feeling is understandable, but before you start packing your bags, you should consider how your move can affect your divorce....

The relationship between you and your spouse has ended and divorce is an inevitability. This is a lot to take in, and there will be some challenges to face. Nonetheless, divorce is a new beginning as well as an ending.  The last thing you want to do is head into...

Minnesota did away with the traditional grounds for a divorce, like adultery or alcoholism by one or both spouses, in favor of a “no-fault” divorce. When you file a divorce petition in this state, you can only say that there’s been an “irretrievable breakdown of the...