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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were more than 689,000 divorces in the U.S. in 2021. Divorce is a significant life event that impacts individuals and families profoundly. While each divorce is unique and influenced by personal...
Co-parenting is rarely easy, but some situations make it seem all but impossible. This is the case when a former spouse exhibits narcissistic tendencies, which can lead to seemingly endless fights and conflict when it comes to child-rearing issues. Identifying and...
When going through a separation or divorce in Minnesota, developing a comprehensive parenting plan is crucial to establish clear guidelines and ensure the well-being of your children. Including specific elements in your parenting plan can help foster effective...
Once a child custody order takes effect in Minnesota, both parents must abide by its terms until the child either comes of age or a modification occurs. State courts may decide to modify existing child custody orders in some circumstances, and there are certain things...
Planning your Minnesota divorce may be less painful if you have a good idea of what property you will not have to split with your spouse. You should know why any accounts, vehicles or other property you own might qualify as separate property. Separate property belongs...
The distribution of marital assets can be a heated point of contention in a divorce, driving some couples to the point of hostility. If your spouse is willing to take extreme and malicious measures, they might even attempt to hide assets from you and the court. During...
When you and your spouse decided to divorce, you may have committed to co-parenting your children. This is an arrangement that many parents decide upon going into the divorce process. According to Childstats.gov, in 2020 in the U.S., only 69% of children ages 6 to 14...
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, you may have some concerns about your post-divorce finances. Fortunately, Minnesota law typically entitles divorcing spouses to an equitable share of the marital estate. While you may not end up with exactly half of...
You have made the decision. You are getting divorced. Everything looks complicated and your emotions are out of control. Maybe you have an intense legal battle ahead of you. Where do you go from here? When times are rough, sometimes it is a good idea to take a step...
Marriage takes work, and you and your husband used to agree on many things. However, with the addition of kids and a mortgage, things have gotten worse. When divorce looms, the uncertainty of the future may cause you great harm to your physical and emotional...
