Depression due to divorce-related financial strain
When it comes to getting divorced, there are a variety of challenges that people have to work through. Sometimes, these problems involve one’s relationship with their children or time constraints (such as missing work to attend court). Often, these hardships are...Tips for creating a parenting plan
Going through a divorce is difficult; when you have children, it can be especially challenging. You want to protect your children and ensure they feel loved and happy regardless of your relationship with your ex-partner. That’s why it’s essential to create an...Why parents should consider collaborative divorce
The holiday season can be especially tough for those in Minnesota who have just gotten divorced. While emotions may run high, it is important for parents to understand that the holiday season should be geared toward what their children want to do. This will likely...Is Minnesota a fifty-fifty state?
Minnesota is not a fifty-fifty state when it comes to property division during a divorce. In fact, most courts would not perform a simple half-and-half split. Even community-property states — that being the alternative system to Minnesota’s — often...Ensuring all martial property is accounted for in a divorce
Divorce is often an overwhelming procedure. The process of negotiating the terms of the divorce settlement may be difficult, especially when it comes to determining who is entitled to what. Dividing property and assets may be one of the most complicated feats of...Mortgages, homes and your financial future
If you are like many people in Minnesota, your home is the single biggest asset you own. This makes the decision about what to do with your home during a divorce exceptionally important – and often quite difficult. The emotional ties a person can develop to a...How do you deal with college planning during divorce?
In Minnesota, there are no formal requirements for parents to send their children to college. Similarly, there are very few rules about how college funds or college expenses should be handled when a marriage dissolves. However, there is also probably nothing stopping...Can my ex take my retirement fund?
Your spouse could be entitled to part of your personal retirement plan if you get a divorce. However, you probably only have to divide the portion you learned while you were married. Furthermore, Minnesota courts would probably not require you to divide your...Identifying how divorced parents may affect a future marriage
There has been researching centered on how children are affected by their parents’ decision to divorce from each other. Other studies focus on the effects of a divorce on a person’s ability to have a successful marriage in the future. However, what about...Our Focus Is On Your Family
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