Among all the tension and stresses of divorce negotiations, it’s understandable that you might want to get all your spousal support payments done quickly and move on with your life. You might go into it hoping to pay the least alimony possible and for the shortest...
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Resolve conflicts and keep your children in a peaceful situation
As a dad, your preference is to always put your children first. You know that they need you and their mother to grow up healthy and happy. In fact, you've made it a priority to treat their mother respectfully despite your differences. The unfortunate thing in your...
Sole custody could be awarded to fathers in Minnesota
Although many men worry about unspoken bias in the court system, the truth is that dads can get full custody of their children under certain circumstances. Normally, the courts do prefer to award joint custody, because it gives both parents the right to see their...
Alternative dispute resolution can help you resolve conflicts
When a marriage is ending, there are often hurt feelings and regrets. People may feel guilty or be angry. At such a trying time, it's no wonder that there are often disputes. While disputes can be frustrating and time-consuming, it is possible to resolve them if you...
Do you understand the murky “best interests” rule for custody?
Going through a divorce can be a frustrating and often confusing experience. It is hard to understand what will happen to you and your children. Everyone has heard a few horror stories about good parents who lose custody to a scheming former spouse in a contentious...
3 tips to help your kids during divorce
When children have to go through their parents' divorce, it's hard on them. They have to deal with the stress of the situation, and they may not yet have the tools to do so effectively. During divorces, children often lash out or act differently than normal, and that...
Unspoken bias: How fathers fare in the judicial system
One of the things you've probably been told by at least one person is that there is a bias against fathers in court. The reality is that there may have been a bias in the past, but parents are equal in the eyes of the court today. The perception used to be that...
How to prepare for the divorce conversation with your child
Going through a divorce can be challenging, especially if you have a child with your soon to be ex-spouse. While you need to make decisions that benefit you and your finances, you also have to consider the well-being of your child. If you don't, you could find that...
Is my marriage valid? Can I get an annulment?
Most couples who decide to end their marriages in Minnesota need to file for divorce. However, a rare few couples may not be in legally valid marriages. If your marriage is not legally valid -- for any number of reasons -- you may be able to get your marriage...