Each divorce case is unique, but one thing they all have in common is how challenging they can be. This is almost always true when children are involved in the process. Whether divorcing spouses decide to settle amicably or have the court decide for them, children...
Family Law
How can you handle a high-net-worth divorce?
The higher your net worth climbs, the more of a headache divorce becomes. Even for couples with fewer assets, asset division takes time and often invokes plenty of arguments. Keeping some tips in mind when facing asset division can go a long way in terms of handling...
4 important factors to consider before signing a prenup
A prenuptial agreement, also called "prenup" or antenuptial, is a legal document drafted before marriage that outlines how to divide property and debts in case of separation or divorce. Although signing such an agreement might seem unromantic, the document's purpose...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
Attempting to hide assets during a divorce is not recommended and is in fact illegal. However, knowing this does not stop some people from trying it anyway. In such cases, it is best to know what sort of red flags to look for. Changes in spending habits Forbes...
How can you emotionally cope with the divorce process?
If you and your spouse have plans to divorce, you may worry about how this decision will affect your finances, living situation and any children you have. All of these worries can result in more stress in your daily life than normal. According to the Centers for...
Is lump-sum alimony right for you?
It can be hard to make ends meet after a divorce, as divorced individuals often must adjust to living on a single income. Luckily, according to Minnesota law, after considering certain factors, judges can award spousal support to either party. During out-of-court...
Making child support payments in Minnesota
It is important to understand your payment options if you owe child support or anticipate owing support due to divorce. In Minnesota, there are a number of ways you can make payments, and finding the method that works best for you can help ensure that you make...
5 ways to implement spousal support in Minnesota
Spousal support can be an emotional landmine. In addition to being overly charged, alimony is particularly tricky because there are no formal guidelines or formulas to help determine what is reasonable. In Minnesota, there are five typical solutions for alimony...
What do studies say about shared custody?
For parents, putting the children first often comes naturally. Of course, this makes issues like divorce difficult for multiple reasons. Though there is no way to truly spare a child from all of the pains that come with divorce, it is still possible to ease their...
How is child support enforced?
To ensure both parents continue to financially support their children after a separation or divorce, courts will often issue child support orders. Often, people comply with these orders without issue. However, sometimes the loss of a job, a prolonged illness or...
