Division of property represents one of a few sensitive issues to address in divorce. Each separating spouse has a similar goal of protecting their assets – non-marital and marital. Minnesota is an equitable distribution state regarding property division This does not...
It is no secret that divorce can be a stressful undertaking, especially when children are involved. The legal aspects usually collide with the personal interests that triggered the dissolution of the marriage, and fights over who moves out with the kids can only...
If you’re a divorcing parent with a toddler, you may believe (or at least hope) that they won’t remember any of this as adults. No one can say with certainty how much they will or won’t recall. However, the more upsetting things are for them, the more likely they are...
Opening a joint credit card makes a lot of sense for a married couple. Each of you can have your own card, while you both help pay off the balance. You can share responsibility for groceries regardless of who goes to the store, and you can qualify for better financing...
The question of when a child is ready to be left home alone is a complicated one for all parents. It depends on their age and maturity. It also depends on numerous other factors like for how long and what time of day you’re considering leaving them. Typically, parents...
For the average American, the divorce rate has been dropping for years. When no-fault divorce originally came on the books, there was a spike in divorce rates for the population as a whole, but they have fallen since. However, it’s been found that one age group –...
When you and your partner got married, you looked forward to a lifetime of happiness together. That’s why the tension you’ve been feeling between the two of you has taken you by surprise. You find yourself wondering if your marriage is headed for a divorce. Sometimes,...
There's no question that co-parenting is challenging. Disagreements about all types of issues can arise, including bedtimes, schedules, discipline and more. In some situations, kids may even try to play their parents against one another, which causes even more...
One potential problem that sometimes crops up after a couple gets divorced is that one engages in parental alienation. This can make a custody situation very difficult and create a lot of complications for the co-parents and their child. If you believe this is...
Now that you and your former spouse have gotten divorced, you're having to learn how to be co-parents to your children. They're going to live in two different homes and it's true that life isn't going to be the same. But the good news is that both of you are going to...
