If you are thinking of modifying a child custody order, Minnesota law allows you to request a change under specific circumstances. Minor disagreements with your co-parent or schedule conflicts usually aren’t enough to warrant a modification. You must demonstrate a...
Married couples may opt to purchase a home during the course of their marriage. They may build their lives in this home and possibly raise their children there, but they probably never believed that the home they loved could lead to legal issues. Once a married...
Gray divorce typically refers to couples at a later stage in their lives. For instance, some reports show that the divorce rate for couples 65 and older has tripled in recent years. These divorce cases are often referred to as gray divorce. Interestingly, couples in...
If you get divorced, the two main categories for assets are marital assets and separate assets. If something is a marital asset, both you and your spouse have a right to it, meaning it must go through property division. If something is a separate asset, it belongs...
These days, people of all ages regularly connect via electronic means. As a result, virtual visitation has become a common component of parenting plans. Virtual visitation refers to using technology – such as video calls, messaging and online gaming platforms – to...
There are two types of property that spouses have to disclose to one another and possibly the courts when they divorce. Spouses need to prepare inventories accounting for their marital property and also their separate property. Assets that people already owned before...
The family courts in Minnesota have several options when settling custody cases. For the most part, the courts deem both parents playing an active role to be in the best interests of the child. Nonetheless, every situation is unique, and the court may impose...
It may sound like a cliche, but communication really is the foundation of a successful marriage. When couples develop communication issues, the relationship can quickly start to deteriorate. What are some of the more common examples of communication issues that...
There are many things that you have to consider when you’re going through a divorce. One of these is what will happen to the marital home. For some, buying out their spouse’s share of the home is the most desirable outcome. While it might be tempting to think about...
Pets can serve as close family members, and the very thought of losing these furry and feathered friends in the event of divorce can be heartbreaking. The law typically treats pets as property rather than considering their emotional value or attachment to their...
