Parents who go through a divorce still have to work as a team so they can raise their children. This involves setting up a parenting plan that outlines the expectations and requirements for the co-parenting situation. It will also have a parenting time schedule that...
State laws throughout the country have long typically stated that a person is no longer required to pay alimony (spousal maintenance, as it’s known under Minnesota law) to a former spouse if that spouse remarries. Of course, it’s not unusual these days for people to...
It’s not always easy to talk to an ex. In some situations, you can end all communication and never see or talk to them again. That’s not possible, however, if you have children together. You have to find a way to speak to each other, regardless of how difficult or...
An interim parenting time schedule can help to provide structure and stability for both parents and children as a family transitions in the wake of a decision to separate or divorce. In Minnesota, courts generally encourage parents to create a temporary schedule that...
When two parents get divorced, they often have to split up child custody. A court can assign sole custody to one parent, but it’s usually the court’s opinion that a child should be involved with both parents after divorce, so they often divide custody rights. In doing...
People often worry about what happens during divorce because they don't know what to expect. Many people have heard horror stories about unfavorable divorce outcomes shared online or dramatized stories produced as entertainment. Confusion about divorce rules is...
The end of a marriage impacts more than just the divorcing couple. Every parent fears how it will affect their children. Telling your children you're divorcing is probably one of the toughest conversations you will ever have. There is no “best” way to go about it, but...
If you share custody of the children with your co-parent or are currently in the middle of a custody battle, can a past or present conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) jeopardize your parental rights? Well, it might, depending on the circumstances. Here is...
Ideally, by the time parents have a custody order in place, they have found a way to work together for the benefit of their children. Parents who can cooperatively co-parent can make the new family arrangements less stressful for their children. Conflict between the...
The decision to end a romantic relationship and go your separate ways is, without a doubt, a difficult one. The stakes become much higher when children are involved. Among the concerns you might have during or after the divorce is whether giving love another try will...
