A decree is a legally binding decision entered into the record by a judge or court. In divorce, the judge issues a decree containing case information, including its decisions regarding the various elements of divorce (property, spousal support, etc.). You may...
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What do people worry about most often in a divorce?
Even when you know it’s the right thing to do, getting a divorce can be stressful. There are many different things that you may worry about. One way to help is by identifying these areas first. You can then concentrate on finding solutions so that you don’t have to be...
Spring break survival guide for co-parents
Spring break will arrive soon for millions of kids across the U.S. When a child’s parents are divorced, though, the vacation period has the potential to draw stress, confusion and conflict. If you and your ex share children, the time to prepare for spring break and...
3 reasons why dating during divorce may be a bad idea
Filing for divorce is a challenging process for most people. Even if you know it is the right thing for you and your family; there are complicated issues that must be handled. You may finally feel free when you file the papers to divorce your spouse; however, diving...
A child’s college costs should get attention during divorce talks
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...
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...