Divorce

Traditionally, when a Minnesota couple got married, the wife took her husband's last name as her own. That is no longer how every couple does it. It is no longer unusual for married people to have two different last names or for their children's last names to be...

Divorce is not an easy thing and sharing the news with your family is not an enviable task – even when your kids are grown up. You might be surprised to hear that telling your adult children that you’re getting divorced can be just as hard as telling young children....

You may be thinking about the link between marriage age and divorce, and it certainly is there. This is part of the reason that the general age of marriage has been moving backward over recent decades. It has been found that getting married young correlates to higher...

It may take two people to get married, but it only takes one person to get divorced. One spouse can file for divorce, and the other has a chance to respond. Even if they don't respond, the divorce can still be carried out. This may make you wonder which spouse is most...

You were with your spouse for many years and did everything in your power to make the marriage work. Sadly, some things just aren’t meant to be, and this was the case for your marriage.  Divorce can take its toll on everyone involved. However, men are often overlooked...

Getting a divorce is not just a big change for you but your kids as well. There are many negative psychological effects that kids can suffer from because of divorce, and it is up to you as their parent to shield them from those possible consequences. To help you look...

Different people have completely different motives for filing for divorce. For some people, it will be infidelity that causes them to question their marital commitment. For others, the issue will be irresponsible spending or criminal activity. Still others will...

Yes, you can get a legal separation instead of or ahead of a Minnesota divorce. However, unlike many other states, our state does not require a separation period before filing for a divorce. While you can get a legal separation, make sure you understand what is...

If you had to guess the number one issue between couples that predicts their likelihood of divorce, what would you guess? Would it be differences in religion? Do you suspect it’s disparities in education or income? What about infidelity? How about tolerance for risk...

Married couples function as a team working toward common goals. While many marriages continue on successfully, there are times when they may dissolve. Some people see the breakdown of the marital relationship as it occurs, but others might not realize what’s going on....