Many divorces involve some degree of marital misconduct. Either spouse might engage in behavior that forces the other spouse to file for divorce. People can also act inappropriately during the divorce process. As a general rule, family law judges do not consider...
Year: 2024
How to address unpaid child support in Minnesota
Child support is a critical aspect of family law in Minnesota. The state takes this responsibility seriously. It ensures children receive the financial support they need. For parents dealing with the frustration of unpaid child support, understanding the state's...
3 signs it may be time to modify a custody order
A custody order establishes baseline expectations for a former couple’s division of parental rights and responsibilities. Parents have to follow the proposed division of parenting time and often also need to share responsibility for making decisions about their...
When do spousal maintenance payments typically end?
People frequently make personal sacrifices that benefit their families. For example, a new parent might leave their job to focus on raising their children for a few years. Sometimes, one spouse stays home to run the household so that the other can focus on their...
Back-to-school co-parenting plan checklist
Navigating back-to-school season can be challenging for any parent, but co-parenting after a divorce requires even more planning, communication and flexibility than usual. Good news: a well-structured co-parenting plan can help you to move forward as effectively as...
What “not” to do when anticipating a divorce
Divorce is never an easy decision, and it’s important to approach the process with caution and foresight when the relationship has deteriorated to a point where separation is inevitable. Divorce affects many areas of life, such as finances, parenting time and...
Is Minnesota a 50/50 state when it comes to divorce?
When navigating the complexities of divorce, couples frequently ask how they will divide their assets. The answer is not as straightforward in Minnesota as a simple 50/50 split. Understanding how Minnesota divides assets is key for anyone getting a divorce in the...
What happens with non-marital property in a Minnesota divorce?
Couples in Minnesota have many legal issues to address when they decide to divorce. One of the most important relates to the division of their property. Marital property including assets acquired during the marriage or with marital income is subject to division in a...
Who keeps the engagement ring in a Minnesota divorce?
Property division matters often strain the civility between spouses during a divorce. Both spouses may begin the process with certain unrealistic expectations. They may find themselves arguing over the most appropriate way to divide their marital property, as what...
How can hidden assets affect property division during divorce?
People often expect property division to be a technical or largely mathematical process. Contrary to that widely-held assumption, asset division during a divorce can be a very lengthy and complex process. Dividing assets evenly is not always necessary or even the best...