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...
A will is an important tool that allows you to determine how your assets are organized and distributed once you pass away. It also names a suitable executor to carry out your wishes in this regard. A will is particularly important if you have minor children, as you...
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...
Steve Ballmer, longstanding CEO of Microsoft, recently announced his intention to relinquish his position at the software giant by August 2014. The company's board of directors is already reported to be narrowing the list of candidates and aiming to have a successor...
Not all business partnerships last forever. A partner moves away or retires. Business objectives diverge. Partners no longer get along. Economics may also intervene, making it no longer feasible to support multiple partners. No matter what the reason is for your...
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...
Real estate disputes lead to big, expensive problems. Whether you are an individual purchasing your dream home or a Minnesota business entering into a commercial real estate lease, some of the most common real estate disputes can be avoided with protection from...
Probate is the court process by which estates valued at more than $50,000 are settled, whether you have a will or not. With a will in place, you can name your executor - the person who collects and inventories all your property, pays your debts and divides what is...
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...
