An appeals court ruled that an ex-husband's obligation to pay spousal support doesn't end just because his former spouse had a religious commitment ceremony. The case dealt with a former couple who were still settling the final terms of their divorce when the ex-wife...
World famous R&B singer Usher has recently settled his child custody dispute with his former wife. They had two children together who are both still very young, and the custody dispute had become quite contentious as both parent struggled to retain rights to...
It's that time of year again -- not the Minnesota State Fair, but back to school time. All of the excitement and nervousness of starting a new year fresh is beginning to bubble... fresh backpacks, notebooks, textbooks... as the excitement increases, so does the cost....
Family economics play a significant role in any marriage as well as during divorce. Minnesota families typically think of things like child and spousal support when they think of divorce economics, but the situation is often more complex. Dividing property and setting...
In our last post we discussed some of the important considerations for couples planning to get married. Among the many things to think about before the big day, financial planning and knowing the financial landscape of both partners is an important step to starting a...
The day of the wedding can be an exciting but stressful experience for many Minnesota couples. There are a million decisions to make, some large and some small, that will influence the event itself and also the new few months or years of life as a new couple....
While being divorced does not directly affect one's credit score, the resolution of financial disputes and obligations may lead to some credit issues if not handled properly. Especially for couples with complex assets and many joint financial obligations, it is...
The relationship between Bristol Palin and her former fiancé Levi Johnston continues to create controversy as Palin's latest venture into reality television airs on Lifetime. This week, Johnston issued a statement saying that a recent episode of the show has...
Many Minnesota couples consider religion when they are contemplating marriage and children. Having an agreement about what types of traditions your family will participate in and what belief structure will guide decision making is an important part of any...
