Holidays can be both joyful and challenging for co-parents. When you share custody, planning ahead can make the season more peaceful for you and your children. A detailed holiday co-parenting plan helps you avoid last-minute conflicts and keeps everyone’s expectations...
Year: 2025
Is lump-sum alimony available under Minnesota law?
When couples divorce, spousal maintenance, commonly called alimony, often comes in the form of monthly payments. But in some situations, a one-time lump-sum payment may be an option. In Minnesota, this type of arrangement is less common but possible under certain...
Property division in Minnesota: What you need to know
Navigating divorce in Minnesota can be scary and full of uncertainties. However, once you are able to gain familiarity with marital asset division, you can embrace the complexity of the process with more confidence and better insight. How is marital property divided...
What does it mean to equitably divide the marital estate?
Divorce is the legal process of ending a marital relationship. Spouses have to either reach agreements on how to separate their lives or ask a judge to make key decisions about the end of their relationship. Some couples reach agreements through mediation or because...
Can child support be modified?
You might find yourself needing to change a child support order in Minnesota due to new circumstances. The state allows changes to child support, but you must follow specific rules. Modifying child support You can ask for a child support change when your situation...
What happens to the family pet during a divorce?
Couples preparing for divorce often have to address many practical and personal matters. Some of the decisions that they need to make are both practical and deeply personal. The future of any shared pets is often an emotional consideration. Caring for pets also has...
Tips for communication during divorce and child custody
Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy marriage. Failing to communicate with each other can lead to trouble in the marriage. In some cases, lack of communication is the cause of a divorce, but communication becomes critical during the divorce. It can be...
What are the grounds for modifying spousal maintenance?
Spouses often come to expect a certain standard of living during a marriage. They may have also made sacrifices for the greater good of the family that affected their finances and earning potential. In scenarios where one spouse has sacrificed for the other or for...
Traveling out of state with shared custody: 6 tips for a smooth journey
Traveling can be a fun way to make lasting memories with your kids. However, when you want to go out of state and you share custody, it is important to plan carefully and talk things over with everyone involved. What can you do to make sure your trip goes well and...
Resources for co-parents in the Twin Cities
Co-parenting after a divorce or separation can be challenging. Thankfully, access to helpful resources can help parents navigate the process more effectively. In the Twin Cities, many organizations, services and tools are available to assist co-parents with managing...
