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...
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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,...
Badmouthing your ex can harm your children
Co-parenting after a divorce brings up many challenging situations. You and your ex might not get along well, which can lead to conflicts. Having to deal with this reality might not bring out the best in you. Throughout your co-parenting relationship, you should work...
Potential financial impacts of a grey divorce
Navigating the complexities of a grey divorce, which refers to divorcing later in life after many years of marriage, often after the age of 50, poses unique financial challenges. Unlike divorces earlier in life, these situations frequently involve particularly...
Can one parent move away with their children post-divorce?
Divorces in Minnesota involve major changes for a family unit. Parents generally begin living separately and sharing responsibility for the children. Everybody's daily schedules will likely change, and both parents need to begin rebuilding their personal and financial...
3 ways mediation can benefit those seeking a low-conflict divorce
When married couples in Minnesota decide to divorce, conflict is all but inevitable. They probably disagree about many important considerations, ranging from property division and financial support to child custody arrangements. The disputes that arise during the...
How people can prepare to divorce someone with an addiction
Divorce is a complicated process that people have to consider carefully. As a result, the average person will spend at least a few weeks preparing for the practical aspects of a divorce filing. Those who are in particularly difficult or unusual circumstances may need...
Can one spouse prevent a divorce by ignoring the other’s filing?
People who are preparing for a possible divorce are often unsure of what to expect from the process. Most people anticipate a moderate amount of pushback from their spouse. Some people even believe that they may be unable to obtain a divorce because their spouse will...