Lakeville Family Law Blog
Can you save your marriage after you catch your spouse cheating?
Infidelity can put a lot of strain on a relationship. After all, part of a marriage is promising to be true to your partner. Once someone violates that vow, it can be hard to overcome the feelings of betrayal and anger that often arise. An affair can cause resentment...
How your spouse’s substance abuse can impact custody in a divorce
Addiction or substance abuse can easily break apart families. What was once a charming tendency to invite you out to drink after work while you courted may be a frustrating habit with financial implications now that you've married. When your spouse struggles with...
Do you know the difference between legal and physical custody?
For most couples in Minnesota who share children and want to get a divorce, the ultimate custody outcome will likely involve shared parenting authority and responsibility. The better that you understand how the family courts in Minnesota approach custody proceedings,...
Blue-collar career demands and sharing custody in divorce
Blue-collar workers often have physically demanding jobs that require that they perform difficult tasks over and over. The amount of work they need to perform can fluctuate drastically based on demand and their industry on any given day. It is common for industrial...
What does healthy co-parenting after divorce look like?
For many couples going through a divorce, one of the strongest desires and impulses they experience will be to completely sever their relationship and communication with their ex. Cutting someone out of your life makes it easier to grieve the relationship and move on...
Does the new year mean it’s time to end an old, failed marriage?
The new year brings with it for many people a desire for a better life in the upcoming 12 months. People resolve to make changes to their daily habits, their career trajectory or even their personal lives. For a surprising number of people, the new year leads to the...
Will overwork end your marriage?
You put a lot of time and effort into your career. That means long hours. It means dedication to your work that goes beyond everything else. While you pride yourself on that dedication, you also wonder if it is going to take a toll on your relationships. It may....
Are you in line for an empty nest divorce?
That last child walks into their college dorm, and you stand in the parking lot with your spouse, trying to wrap your head around the fact that you're now empty-nesters. You have three children. One is married and the other two are in school. No one lives at home...
Should you stay together for your kids?
There are plenty of times when parents question why they are still together. They may have little time to celebrate their own relationship and be busy with work, taking care of their children and surviving. In a lot of cases, parents decide to stay together despite...
Why do people grow apart?
The end of a marriage does not have to be dramatic. It doesn't have to include arguments, fighting, infidelity, financial stress or anything else. It can simply be the result of two people growing apart over time. Remember, your marriage is likely the longest...
