If your children range from preschool to attending college, you understand the importance of education. And this fact is not lost on you now that you and your spouse head toward divorce. As a result, you wonder how to and who will pay for those current or future...
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Top reasons couples get divorced
Many couples who get divorced never expected it to happen, and they are just as surprised as anyone. But, often, the signs of an impending divorce were there. They simply didn’t see them until their spouse officially filed for divorce. In this sense, it can help to...
Addressing potential issues in a gray divorce
Divorce is rarely easy or pleasant. Even under the best circumstances, this is a challenging and emotional process. However, if you decide to split from your partner and file for divorce later in life, there are additional issues to contend with. While this is true,...
In divorce, should I change my last name — or keep it?
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...
How to tell your adult children that you’re divorcing
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....
To avoid divorce, at what age should you get married?
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...
Do men or women file for divorce more?
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...
Tackling stereotypes around men and divorce
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...
How can you help your kids through a divorce?
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...
How do Minnesota no-fault divorce filings work?
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...