St. Paul Family Law And Estate Planning Blog
Understanding executors and powers of attorney
When making an estate plan, identifying what a person wants to happen to their assets after they die is only one of the decisions they may need to make. A thorough estate plan requires a person to determine who will have the responsibility of managing the distribution...
3 reasons mediation may be beneficial for families
You and your ex know your romantic relationship has come to an end, but you are not necessarily out to “get” each other or spend a considerable sum on your divorce. If this sounds like your situation, you may want to consider whether mediation may be a smart option...
What is nesting and how does it work?
Provided that there is no history of substance abuse or violence on the part of either parent, the most common custodial arrangement following a divorce is co-parenting. This is because co-parenting is in the best interests of the child. Even if the parents are no...
Tips for a flexible parenting plan
You and spouse have decided a Minnesota divorce is best for you both and agreed upon who gets the house and who gets the 401(s). However, the idea of working out a parenting plan seems overwhelming and complicated. We often work with clients in creating a schedule...
How can older adults pay for long-term medical care?
As your mother and father draw closer to the age of retirement, you hope they prepared themselves financially. Even if they have, the cost of medical care for older adults can become a burden for even the most well-prepared individuals. To help your aging parents get...
How do you feel about seeing a therapist during your divorce?
Understandably, you may experience scattered emotions because of your divorce. While you may handle the logistics of divorce at least somewhat well, maybe you cannot say the same about your emotional and mental health. Have you thought about getting some much-deserved...
Will a substance abuse disorder influence child custody?
When Minnesota courts rule on custody, the well-being of your children is one of the primary concerns. If you or your spouse struggles with drug or alcohol dependency, a judge must ensure that the substance-dependent parent can maintain a safe environment for the...
Signs it might be time to establish a guardianship over a parent
Watching as a parent’s mental or physical health declines is never easy, and neither are the decisions you must make as that parent’s condition worsens. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive, meaning they get worse over time, so when you start seeing signs...
Property division during a divorce
While going through a divorce, you may have questions regarding property division. This can be a complicated matter, especially when things like a mortgage or a pension plan come into play. We understand the property division laws in Minnesota and we have helped many...
What are the two methods of modifying a child support order?
Modifying your child support order may be a necessity due to a change in your circumstances. Sometimes, however, you and your co-parent may agree that a modification is in a child's interests even if there is no change in circumstances that requires it. State law...
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