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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Do your kids need therapy during your divorce?
While some divorces come as a surprise to one spouse, many other couples see the ends of their marriages as inevitable long before filing. That is, there are often warning signs that allow couples to plan for their divorces. Just like you, your children probably can...
Is your co-parent in the military?
These days, as more people go through divorce and decide on co-parenting, it becomes increasingly important to allow for options that support co-parents in unique situations. This includes co-parents who may serve in the military. In such situations, it is important...
Tips for naming a legal guardian for children in a will
When you have children, you may start to think about the future and who might care for your kids if you happen to pass on unexpectedly. The New York Times notes that the children of parents who have no will may end up in the foster care system, despite the parents'...
What you need to know about joint custody and vacations
If you share joint custody of your children, you split time with them between you and your former partner. Generally speaking, the schedule already in effect is enough to handle most circumstances. Still, you may want to take dependents with you on vacation. Here is...
Cryptocurrency playing a bigger role in divorce cases
When you and your Minnesota spouse make the decision to split, you need to work through the process of asset division to ensure you both walk away with your fair share. These days, cryptocurrency is becoming more and more of an issue in divorce cases, with some...
How an ex-spouse may spend or modify child support payments
Single parents could face financial challenges when providing for their children after a divorce. Kids have specific needs that affect how they develop and grow. Those needs may change as they get older. As noted by U.S. News, states issue guidelines for court-ordered...
Should you have a living will or medical power of attorney?
Estate planning ensures you can continue to take care of your loved ones after you are gone by distributing your assets among them. However, they can also protect you while you are still alive but unable to make decisions about your health. According to the Mayo...
Talking with your parents about an estate plan
You can play a key role in helping your parents prepare for a comfortable retirement. For them, having an estate plan may enable them to make goals for their future, as well as coordinate their end-of-life affairs to reduce stress and uncertainty in their later years....
How can I improve communication with my co-parent?
For a multitude of reasons, managing joint custody is a challenge. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse are not on the best of terms, you might be struggling with the best way to communicate effectively with him or her. Like with many things involving communication,...
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