As an older couple in your 50s or higher, any divorce you go through falls under the category of grey divorce. As a grey divorcee, your title is not the only thing that differs from younger couples. You will also likely deal with differences in finances. On top of...
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How can you talk to your children about your divorce?
After deciding to divorce, you may worry about how to talk about the subject to your children. This topic is a delicate one, but by discussing it calmly and respectfully, you can help your children work through any anxiety they may feel. Anticipate big emotions...
What can temporary orders do, and what can they not do?
When you begin the divorce or separation process in Minnesota, you may quickly discover that certain matters are much more complex than you anticipated they would be. For these matters, you may require the court’s intervention before the finalization of your case....
Cashing out your portion of a 401(k) in a divorce
The completion of your divorce proceedings in Minnesota may signal an end to the tension and hostility that permeated your marriage towards its end. It may, however, also prompt a slight degree of trepidation on your part if you were not the primary income earner in...
Political disagreement and the end of your marriage
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Can a mediator help you get alimony?
You may worry that your spouse will fight you if you ask for alimony, which Minnesota statutes refer to as spousal maintenance. But, you know that after the divorce, it will take you some time to get back on your feet and become financially stable. Going to court over...
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