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....
Just about every aspect of a divorce can be challenging. Dividing marital assets is certainly one of the most challenging. You and your spouse may each have acquired personal property and possessions at various times during your marriage. Some items may have more...
Most couples don't get married to call it quits. Feelings and circumstances can change, though. What may have worked at one point might not anymore. There are two options for going your separate ways here in Minnesota. You can pursue a contested divorce or an...
The end of any marriage is an emotional time for all involved. While you should not bottle up your emotions, you need to ensure they do not get in the way. Losing control could harm your divorce settlement If people think you are behaving badly it could count against...
People who are going through a divorce will likely focus heavily on how the split is impacting them emotionally. This is understandable because there are often some very personal factors that lead to the split. The issue with this is that the emotional toll the...
Being in an abusive marriage is dangerous. You never know when things will turn violent. Any form of violence is a threat to your safety. If you realize that you need to get out of the marriage, you need to plan to leave. One of the most important things to remember...
Your spouse has asked you for a divorce, and now you’re looking for answers. You’re not trying to save the marriage. You just want solutions that can address the worries you now have, and you want to seek the best possible life for you and your children after the...
If your marriage is struggling, you may believe you need to tough it out until your children leave home. There could be many advantages to this. Children can be susceptible to a lot of stress when their parents split up, and your divorce could affect their education....
There is no question that divorces can be emotional, but it’s important for those going through them to remember that divorces are also legal arrangements. Getting a divorce is about more than just separating. There are legal actions that happen, and there are...
