Infidelity remains one of the top reasons that individuals decide that they no longer want to remain romantically and legally linked to their spouse. Discovering that spouse has repeatedly lied about their personal circumstances, possibly for the duration of the...
Divorce
How does gray divorce impact Social Security retirement benefits?
When couples who have stayed married for many years divorce after the age of 50, people refer to that turn of events as a gray divorce. Such proceedings in Minnesota are legally the same as any other divorce, but they often result in far more complicating factors for...
What has caused the recent increase in gray divorce rates?
There’s been an interesting phenomenon developing lately concerning divorce rates. For most age groups, divorce is becoming less likely, and the divorce rate is going down. But for those who are in their 50s or older, the divorce rate is increasing dramatically. Some...
What’s a QDRO and how can it impact property division?
Navigating the world of family law can often feel like journeying through a maze of legal jargon and complex statutes. When navigating the division of assets during a divorce, few subjects are as significant or misunderstood as those pertaining to qualified domestic...
Could a sleep divorce help spouses save their marriages?
Numerous changes in household circumstances can put pressure on a marital relationship and increase the risk that people may end up divorcing. Changes in personal values or a diagnosis of cancer can sometimes lead to divorce. Other times, it may be a slow shift of...
2 ways student loans can influence a Minnesota divorce
Many of the most successful and affluent professionals in Minnesota have shocking levels of student loan debt. Someone who wants to become an accountant or a surgeon needs to attend expensive institutions of higher education and may walk away with six figures’ worth...
Do you want to keep the house in your Minnesota divorce?
In some ways, buying a house together is more of a commitment than getting married. It ties people together financially and forces them to combine their resources to pay off a very large shared debt. Even when the marital relationship starts to decline, couples may...
How inflation can affect your divorce
Rising inflation doesn’t seem to be anything that will be going away in the near future. Most people associate it with higher gas prices and grocery bills. However, inflation (defined by the Federal Reserve as a “general increase in the overall price level of the...
3 ways a spouse’s alcoholism can impact your divorce
Maybe both you and your spouse were wild when you were younger and bonded over your love of craft beers or dance clubs. After getting married, you started to think about the future and reduced your alcohol consumption, but your spouse remains stuck in that...
2 concerns about divorcing once your children are older
It is common for people to start thinking about divorce months or even multiple years before they decide to file the official paperwork. Financial issues, personal health and family circumstances may all lead to people trying to stay in unhappy marriages for years....