You and your spouse have been together for many years, but you’ve found that you simply aren’t interested in the same kind of lifestyle anymore. You want to continue being active and to travel around the world. You are using your retirement as a time when you can...
Family Law
What happens if your spouse refuses to agree to divorce?
You may have recently considered divorce and readied all the divorce papers. You asked your spouse to sign their part and they flat-out refused. There are many reasons why your spouse may be refusing to sign the divorce papers: They think they can save the marriage,...
Patience can help make co-parenting easier
In a society that values instant gratification, it can be difficult to have patience. While there are some situations that are urgent and require immediate attention, there are others that can be put aside. Determining what’s urgent when you’re co-parenting can be a...
Parenting time splits must be handled carefully
Children who haven’t ever known a life without both parents living in the same house might be devastated if they find out their parents are splitting up. The uncertain future can lead to considerable stress for them. It’s up to the parents in these situations to...
1 big step that can de-stress your co-parenting relationship
Post-divorce a co-parenting relationship can be hard enough without adding more stress into the equation. Being able to work with your co-parent makes the situation a lot easier. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do that will help make things easier...
Why do so many couples end up divorcing?
People enter into marriage with the sincere intent of spending the rest of their lives together, usually raising a family and riding off into the proverbial sunset during their golden years. Sadly, this lovely scenario is often an illusion that gets dispelled fast....
Minnesota law places restrictions on child custody modifications
When divorcing parents work out child custody agreements, they can’t know for certain what the future will bring. They may need to seek a modification later as their children get older and as their own circumstances change. If parents haven’t been able to agree on...
How do the Minnesota courts divide retirement funds in divorce?
If you and your spouse have enjoyed a comfortable standard of living throughout your marriage, then you probably have significant personal property to split up when you divorce. Retirement accounts and pensions are often a focal point of negotiations after a divorce....
What you need to know about spousal support in Minnesota
Alimony, commonly known as spousal maintenance in Minnesota, is usually one of the most important issues of concern during the divorce process. Some people worry that divorce will leave them financially vulnerable without spousal maintenance while others worry that...
Should you opt for bankruptcy before or after divorcing?
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, one of the problems that may have spurred it was debt. Dealing with debt in a marriage can be difficult, especially if your spouse continues to build debt despite you trying to get out of it. Bankruptcy could help in...
