Divorce

There are big issues that need to be tackled during a divorce, such as child custody and property division. Spousal maintenance—less formally known as alimony—can also be an important question in some divorces, and temporary spousal maintenance is not well understood....

If you and your spouse are having trouble in your marriage, and it is affecting your entire family, there are a few ways to handle the situation. In the past, you could go to court or you could work with a mediator and then go the legal route to make it official....

Thanks to a recent study by the Harvard Business School, many couples have begun to reevaluate their relationship and their preconceived notions on what causes divorce and what makes a healthy relationship. This is because, unlike what many of us thought was the main...

Divorce is difficult for all involved, even without the drama that often accompanies a litigated procedure. Many couples in Minnesota and elsewhere are increasingly turning to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to get through this very painful life...

Online dating has become ubiquitous in our society. Especially in the last year or two, online dating is seems to be more common than meeting someone in person for the first time. Indeed, by 2035, more couples will first meet online than in person, according to...

Couples undergoing a divorce in Minnesota must deal with many issues, but the results of property division can impact a spouse’s financial future. Navigating the state’s family law on dividing property is important for assuring that there is a fair and reasonable...

If one has been reading or watching any news recently, they likely have heard about the billionaire divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates. And, while the initial filing came with very little drama, the divorce has recently taken a turn into negative drama. The marriage...

When couples are planning to marry, they may be focused on sending out invitations, choosing a venue and deciding on a cake. They usually aren’t thinking about what would happen if they divorce. Some people view a prenuptial agreement, called an antenuptial contract...

When a couple in Minnesota decides to divorce, they will have to divide their assets between them. One of a couple’s most valuable assets, and sometimes the most coveted, is the family home. It is important for Minnesotans to understand what their options are...

Even during the most anticipated and happiest events, we should plan for something going wrong. A prenuptial agreement, in addition to being a financial planning tool, serves as insurance for couples in case they ever end their marriage. A prenup can help avoid some...