If you’re divorcing a spouse and co-parent with a substance abuse problem, you likely want them to remain in your child’s life (assuming they aren’t abusive or violent), but you want to limit their custody for the safety and well-being of your child. If your spouse is...
A prenuptial agreement can help to protect you if you get a divorce. For instance, maybe you brought significant wealth to the marriage or you earn much more than your spouse. The prenup can be used to protect some of these assets and keep them out of property...
If your children are involved in football, hockey, drama club or other extracurricular activities, you likely need to consider them during a divorce. These activities could play an important role on many levels. To begin with, courts often focus on stability when...
Maintaining meaningful connections with loved ones, especially for noncustodial parents, can be challenging. If you are a parent who doesn’t get along with your ex-spouse, you may wonder how you can stay in your kid’s life without encountering disputes. This is where...
Many Minnesota family farms go back generations. Regardless of how far your family’s farm dates back, if you have an ownership share of it or are going to inherit all or part of it, it’s wise to have a solid prenuptial agreement in place before you get married. That’s...
Child support is often ordered in family law cases. This is especially true when there is a big difference in income between two people or when there is a difference in parenting time and responsibilities. For example, one parent may have physical custody the majority...
Even when you know divorce is the right step for you and your family, it is a difficult and emotional process for many. When trying to deal with all this, including the emotional aspect, mistakes may occur. Knowing the most common mistakes when filing for divorce is...
Divorce can be very challenging, particularly for children. While it may be a necessary change for the family, some kids cope with this better than others. As co-parents, it’s crucial to continue to work together in the best interests of the children. This means...
Although social attitudes on the issue have changed quite a bit, a significant portion of women (and some men) assume their spouse’s last name when they marry. While that’s a cultural convention that’s still pretty common, it’s much less clear what people should do...
Birthdays are such special occasions and nobody looks forward to them more than children. That’s why it is important that you don't let your divorce spoil all of the fun. Before you make any plans, talk with your ex. Communicating with each other ahead of time will...