Parents living in Minnesota and locations throughout the Upper Midwest are no strangers to the havoc that dangerous weather patterns can wreak upon every aspect of their lives. Getting to school, work or simply running household errands can quickly become derailed by...
When people talk about divorce's effect on parents and children, the perspective is often negative. It's surprisingly common for people to assume that divorce will only do damage to parent-child relationships. While it can be hard to only get to spend a certain amount...
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...
The most stressful year for children whose parents are divorcing is usually the first. One way of easing the strain on them is a living arrangement called “nesting.” Nesting is a way of managing your living arrangements during your divorce. It can provide...
Any relationships, including co-parenting, can be difficult to manage. Sharing a child with special needs can make things even more challenging, though. You'll need to consider certain factors when sitting down at the negotiation table to discuss custody arrangements...
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...
When asked to pay child support, you may balk at the figure and wonder why you have to give so much. If you are the one requesting it, you need to understand what you can expect to receive. Minnesota divides child support into three categories: Basic support: To cover...
Your son plays hockey. Your daughter is in gymnastics. Sports have been important to them for years, and you and your spouse have always been there to cheer them on. Now you’re getting divorced, however, and you know things are going to change. Routines will shift....
Sharing custody can be very hard on fathers. Dads often worry about their rights and struggle to adjust to the reality of only being around the children some of the time. Especially if your spouse stayed at home with the kids, you may not get as much parenting time as...
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....