The thought that you might not see your children reach adulthood is one you may not enjoy contemplating. However, it is still important to prepare for such a possibility. Planning for minor children involves special considerations. Appointing a guardian One of the...
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How should you use social media during your divorce?
If you are like most people, social media is part of your daily life. You may use these sites to entertain yourself, connect with others, stay updated with friends and family members, learn about new topics and more. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately...
What does the best interests of the child mean?
When the court makes decisions about child custody and parenting plans, the judge will always consider what is best for the child. The bottom line in every custody matter is the best interests of the children. Essentially, this means the court only cares about what...
Is it time to revisit your estate plan?
An estate plan is not something you like to think about, but it is critical for your family. One aspect of the process is ensuring that it remains relevant. Allowing your estate plan to fall out of date may have repercussions for your heirs. When certain life events...
How do assets impact divorces?
Many rumors exist surrounding the impact of assets on divorce. It is commonly believed that a couple with higher assets will likely fight even harder during the asset division process. But that is not necessarily the case. However, assets in general seem to have a...
When to move your parents to a nursing facility
The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home or senior care facility is not an easy one. As the population of the United States continues to age, however, more and more adults are making these decisions for their parents and other older relatives. Here are...
How can I maintain child support if my former spouse dies?
Establishing child support in your divorce settlement may not be enough to provide for your child. Even if your former spouse is young and healthy, your ex could suffer incapacitation or even die because of an accident or illness. You should consider how to keep...
How can you avoid common estate planning mistakes?
Virtually all people should have an estate plan in place to ensure their family receives their assets according to their wishes. Estate plans can also provide other forms of protection, particularly when it comes to the care of children. Along with creating an estate...
Divorce mediation myths
Mediation offers a faster and cheaper pathway to divorce that eliminates a courtroom battle and keeps decisions about your family and property out of the hands of the court. Here are three common myths that prevent reasonable people from pursuing marriage dissolution...
When does my child have a say in custody and visitation rights?
Divorce in Minnesota generally involves spouses discussing child custody and creating a parenting or visitation schedule. A judge may review your circumstances and authorize an arrangement that reflects your child’s development. As noted on the Minnesota Statutes...
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