Retirement assets like employer-sponsored 401K accounts may be titled in one person's name but be deemed shared assets in a divorce, thus requiring the divorcing couple to determine how to split the assets as part of their property division settlement. Tax...
Month: June 2020
The side effects of workplace sexual harassment
Minnesota women could find themselves the subject of unwanted, unhealthy attention: According to MarketWatch, an overwhelming majority of the U.S. adult female population has experienced some type of sexual assault or harassment. In one particular study,...
What happens if you die without a will?
If you have not yet made your Last Will and Testament, you may wish to consider doing so. Why? Because if you die without one, the State of Minnesota decides who gets your assets and in what proportion, regardless of what your preferences may have been. Smart Asset...
How do you make living in a house with an ex-spouse easier?
While you and your ex-spouse have solid individual incomes, divorce is not cheap, and you have other financial obligations. This could result in you remaining in your marital home in Minnesota with your former spouse. How do you plan on surviving with grace and...
Did I experience workplace pregnancy discrimination?
Many people consider pregnancy to be an exciting and joyful time in their lives. While friends and family may share this excitement with you, coworkers and employers may not see things the same way. The actions that colleagues and employers take regarding your...