Divorce changes life for every member of your family. Children often struggle to understand why everything feels different. As a parent going through divorce in Minnesota, you can help your child adjust to shifts in their daily routine. While you work through the...
Family Law
Commingled assets can become marital assets
Marital assets need to go through property division during a divorce. But not everything that a couple owns qualifies as a marital asset. Some may count as separate assets, meaning one spouse owns them independently and they do not need to go through property...
3 things co-parents should consider this summer
Now that the school year is over, it’s time for parents to shift to summer plans. This isn’t always easy, partly because everyone becomes so accustomed to having a school schedule firmly in place. Even if your child is already enjoying their summer, there are a few...
Do divorcing Minnesota spouses split their assets 50-50?
People preparing for divorce typically have questions about the process ahead. They want to know how long divorce takes and how much it costs. They also tend to worry about the property division process. The idea of splitting all major assets evenly with a spouse can...
Virtual visitation can be beneficial in some parenting plans
Parents don’t always remain in the same area after divorce. When they don’t live close to each other, it can be difficult to handle parenting time situations. This isn’t usually a problem if they’re within a reasonable driving distance from each other, but that’s not...
Why would a prenup be invalid? 3 possible reasons
You and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement before you got married, and you are probably counting on some of the protections in that document as you go through a divorce. Maybe you earn far more money than your spouse or you own your own business. Perhaps you...
3 common misconceptions about retirement accounts in divorce
Divorce later in life can impact both personal matters and your financial security. For many individuals approaching retirement, decades of careful saving are tied up in pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs. Ending a marriage often brings difficult questions about who keeps...
3 options for a jointly-owned home in divorce
Property division is one part of a divorce. It can grow contentious, and it can also be very complicated. As much as it seems easy to divide a bank account in half, other assets are not so simplistic. For example, many couples buy homes together during marriage. If...
Will I lose my 401(k) in a Minnesota divorce?
Retirement benefits have become more important as inflation and economic problems make saving harder than ever. If you’re facing divorce, it’s normal to worry about losing or greatly reducing your 401(k) and other retirement accounts. The good news is that you won't...
What if your spouse transfers marital assets during divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce and notice your spouse suddenly transferring money, selling off property or draining accounts, don’t ignore it. Such actions may be aimed at reducing what you get when it comes to dividing everything up. Under Minnesota law, both...

