In both guardianship and adoption, a legal relationship is created to enable a person appointed by the court to take care of a minor child. The guardian or adoptive parent has both physical and legal custody of the child, which includes the physical care of the child...
In October of this year, former news anchor Dina Ruiz Eastwood was reported to have filed for divorce from her actor-director husband, Clint Eastwood. With his net worth estimated at $375 million, it remains to be seen how finances between the two are going to be...
In May of this year, reports emerged over the stalled divorce proceedings of actors Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. They have been locked in a hostile court battle over finances following a year of failed attempts to reach a negotiated settlement. It is crucial to take...
Dividing pensions and other retirement accounts upon divorce can be a very complex business. These assets can form a substantial part of your marital property, so it is crucial to take steps to ensure a fair and equitable division. Dividing retirement assets There are...
Although national divorce rates are showing a downward trend, last year's figures indicate that 9.7 percent of Minnesota marriages ended in divorce. Many myths have emerged that fuel anxiety about this stressful process. Dispelling these myths can banish unwarranted...
In recent years, fathers have become more involved than ever in post-divorce parenting. Today, many divorced, noncustodial dads share decision-making power and responsibilities over aspects of their children's lives. This is a far cry from the situation in decades...
When couples with children divorce and live in different states, establishing custody and visitation becomes problematic. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) establishes jurisdiction and gives the court the power to make decisions in...
Minnesota same-sex couples celebrated on August 1 when same-sex marriage became legal. However, one couple was the first same-sex couple in line to get divorced. Dawn Tuckner and her spouse married in Canada in 2004 and separated in 2009. They could not divorce in...
Alimony is called spousal maintenance in Minnesota. The state's laws were amended in 1984 to favor permanent spousal maintenance awards in some cases. However, as there are no percentage guidelines to determine the amount granted, this can be the most disputed part of...
