Many unique factors come into play when property division impacts a family farm. This makes the division process particularly challenging. What should you know as you approach dividing your family farm? Who owns the farm? Usually, anything you and your spouse got...
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How Minnesota winters affect parenting time and custody
Minnesota winters can be tough! The cold, snow, and ice can really mess with your family's schedule, especially when it comes to sharing time with your kids. Getting kids from one parent to another can be tricky when the weather is bad. Common challenges Minnesota...
Don’t let your teacher pension slip away in divorce
When your kids leave for college and you’re facing divorce later in life, the financial uncertainty can be overwhelming. As a public school teacher in Minnesota, your teacher pension may not be your first concern, but it should be one of the most important things you...
Can I get a divorce while pregnant?
Finding out you're pregnant is a huge life change. It can bring up all sorts of emotions and make you rethink what you want for your future. If you are in an unhappy, unfulfilling or unhealthy marriage, you might be wondering if divorce is an option. The answer is...
The benefits of being civil with your former spouse
Divorce is often a tumultuous and emotionally charged experience, but maintaining civility with your former spouse (and everyone else involved in your divorce) can make the transition much easier. While sometimes it may be tempting to engage in conflict, especially...
How can parental alienation trigger a change in custody?
Divorce can be challenging for families, often affecting children the most. Thankfully, in Minnesota, the emotional well-being of children is considered in custody decisions. This policy shields minors from parental alienation, allowing them to connect with both...
3 issues that could lead to a gray divorce
Trying to categorize divorces can help people better understand common family law situations. Divorces involving people who are age 50 or older are also known as gray divorces. Couples who have spent years together may decide that they might prefer to spend their...
Social media use during divorce
People who are going through a divorce often want to reach out to their support system. With the popularity of social media, some people opt to vent about their feelings and situations on these platforms. While posting on social media might seem innocent to some,...
3 solutions for addressing home equity in a Minnesota divorce
It is quite common for married couples to invest heavily in the homes where they live together. Between what they pay toward the purchase of the property and any improvements they make to the home, the house where a married couple lives together could be the most...
Addressing poor childcare choices in a co-parenting scenario
Married couples and those cohabitating with romantic partners have immediate support for childcare challenges. If they are ill or get caught up at work one afternoon, they can rely on their spouse or partner to take care of the children. After a divorce or breakup,...