Divorce is hard for the couple ending their marriage, but it is also very hard for any children they share. Losing a relationship with one parent or watching the people they love fight bitterly can be extremely difficult for children to handle. The Minnesota family...
Divorce
You Have To Disclose Accounts In Your Name During A Divorce
By the time someone starts seriously considering divorce, they have probably been unhappy or dissatisfied with their marriage for months if not years. Even if you didn't have separate accounts in just your name when you got married, you may have started one when you...
How Do You Decide Whether To Settle Your Divorce Or Go To Court?
Most divorcing couples in Minnesota, especially those with children, want to make the process of ending their marriage as painless as possible. But painless doesn’t necessarily mean “quick.” The vast majority of divorces are settled out of court, with less than 10%...
What Are Your Parenting Rights Before The Divorce Is Finalized?
You know that you are getting divorced, and you and your spouse have officially started talking about it and even taking steps in that direction. That said, you know well that divorce can take months and may take up to a year, so this isn’t going to be over any time...
3 Ways To Speed Up Your Divorce
If you ask Google how long it takes to get divorced in Minnesota, some answers will suggest you can finalize your divorce in as little as four weeks to 90 days. However, that’s generally a best-case scenario. That timeframe exists mainly for uncontested divorces....
Child Custody, Visitation And The Holidays
Your marriage is in the past, but you still spend time communicating with your ex-spouse. And that’s because you’re co-parenting your children. This can bring many challenges to your life, often when you least expect it. However, there are also times, such as the...
5 Social Media Mistakes To Avoid When Going Through Divorce
These days, many of us live our lives online. We all have that friend, relative or old classmate who documents everything about themselves on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. While you don't go that far, you like to share your major accomplishments and life events,...
What Should You Do If You Want Custody After Your Divorce?
Whether you filed for divorce of your own volition or got served with paperwork because your spouse was the one to file, there may already be a temporary custody order that remains effective while your divorce is in progress. For some people, requesting changes to...
The Pitfall Of Digital Communication In The Early Days Of Divorce
Mobile phones have made it easier than ever before for people to remain in constant contact. The ability to reach out to someone and get a response instantly can be a beautiful thing when your relationship is healthy, but it can become dangerous when your relationship...
How Should I Prepare For A Divorce?
When you married, you expected to be with your spouse forever. Unfortunately, not all marriages last. After trying to work it out, you may have started to accept the fact that you will divorce. But before you begin the process, you will want to be as prepared as...