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...
Family Law
How do separate and marital property differ?
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,...
3 tips for property division in high net worth divorces
As an individual with a high net worth, your divorce can become very complicated. Splitting up property can be difficult in any divorce, but when you have significant assets at stake, you will have additional factors to consider. Here are three tips to remember during...
Can you modify child support in Minnesota?
When going through a divorce, the court sets a child support amount based on the circumstances of the situation at that given time. However, situations change and the child support put into effect at the time the divorce was finalized may not apply to your family...
How can I co-parent with my ex effectively?
Co-parenting with an ex-spouse is rarely easy. Even if you are in agreement about major issues, disagreements can still arise over time. This establishes the importance of developing a reliable plan to raise your child in a loving, caring manner. While it is hard to...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
Spouses may hide assets for many reasons, and while some are more sympathetic than others, they all result in the same thing: an illegal move that makes life harder for you. Fortunately, because it is illegal, you can take steps to defend your rightful share. But...
What is parallel parenting?
If you and your ex-spouse have children together, it is common to be dealing with a joint custody situation after divorce. While this arrangement is common, it does not mean that it is easy. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse have a highly acrimonious relationship...
Can “nesting” help our divorcing family?
Dealing with the aftermath of a divorce can be more challenging than working through the divorce itself. In the event that you have children, it is likely the courts will mandate a joint custody situation. In this instance, the most common recourse is for the parents...
Making your custody transfer work for everyone in your family
If you have decided to share legal and physical custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, you must meet to transfer custody of the children when your parenting time begins and ends. While many parents do not put much thought into the location of the custody transfer,...
How can you handle co-parenting during the school year?
As kids return to school, many parents find themselves unsure of how to continue to co-parent right after a divorce. It is always easier when the kid is at home, but as kids grow, they are going to have a wider circle of friends and a social life. Can you co-parent...