Family Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Parents seeking to limit the impact of divorce on their children might want to take a look at joint custody. It is one of the best potential options for kids of divorce due to the numerous benefits it offers. Exactly what should you know about joint custody? What...

When your children are struggling to adjust to a new schedule in a different house after a divorce, they may feel overwhelmed at first. However, if they continue to show signs of irritation toward you or act in odd ways, then you may be dealing with parental...

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but your children are likely to experience the worst of it. It is crucial to bring stability to this new phase of their lives. Consistency and routines help children feel safe and in control, according to the U.S. Department...

A traditional divorce can be a lengthy and time-consuming process, and a process you and your spouse may wish to avoid, if possible. Fortunately, Minnesota allows for an alternate means of resolving custody issues, parenting time and money disagreements that do not...

Going through a divorce is often complicated and filled with emotion. One of the most difficult topics to negotiate is property division. People become attached to items they have accumulated during the marriage. Minnesota, like many other states in the nation,...