If you and your spouse have different political views, there are a number of ways this can impact your marriage. In some instances, strong political opinions can lead to arguments and even spell disaster for the health of a couple's marriage. If you are facing the...
Year: 2020
3 ways to rebuild credit after your divorce
Divorce often presents individuals with an opportunity to improve their lives. If you are not happy with your current credit score, you may want to use the end of your marriage as a reason to make some financial changes. With a good credit score, you may have an...
Does parenting time affect child support payments?
Whether married or not, when parents separate, it can have a detrimental effect on the time they spend with their children. In fact, the National Conference of State Legislators reports that when these splits occur, 70% of parents do not have a court-ordered schedule...
Rearranging your life after divorce
If you are in the middle of ending your marriage or you recently completed the divorce process, you have to think about the various ways in which your life will change after moving on from your marriage. Sometimes, people rearrange their lives in various ways when...
Does the child support payment formula vary by state?
When most reports provide examples of child support payments, they use a similar formula. However, each state regulates child support payments, so do they all use a federal formula or do they create their own to determine your payments? CBS News explains that each...
A review of child custody terms in Minnesota
Child custody cases and parenting time issues in Minnesota range from relatively simple cases to matters of great complexity. Legal terms often have very specific meanings that might differ slightly from regular usage. In the arena of child custody, it is good for...
Creating a living will in Minnesota
Estate planning is not only about deciding what should happen after you die. You should also consider what would happen if you were to become permanently incapacitated. With a health care living will, you have the opportunity to both give instructions about the health...
How do you find the perfect executor for your estate?
As a resident of Minnesota, you have dedicated time, money and effort into crafting your estate. When you begin working on your estate plan, you should put just as much care and consideration into it, too. Thus, you need to start off with a strong foundation. One of...
What hinders your effort to win child custody?
As you navigate the unknowns of your divorce, prioritizing the needs and well-being of your children trumps your list of concerns. Working toward arranging and finalizing a functional custody agreement may require extra sacrifice on your part to help you establish a...
3 ways to divide home equity during divorce
Once you place emotions aside, divorcing your spouse primarily involves making custody and similar decisions and dividing up assets and debts. If your situation is similar to many others, your home may be your most valuable shared asset, so it is worth giving careful...
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