Parenting after divorce can seem like a difficult prospect, but doesn't have to be. By following some commonsense guidelines, it is possible to put your differences or feelings for your spouse aside, and get on with parenting in a consistent, fulfilling way that lets...
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Top 7 myths about divorce mediation
A couple entering into divorce proceedings has probably heard many tales from friends who have worked through a divorce themselves. Opinions often color perceptions of how the process was handled. In Minnesota, mediation is required if the parties have not come to an...
Considering the family business in your high-asset divorce
When couples marry, they normally begin to slowly combine their efforts into a single, unified and shared mission. This is especially true of married couples who start family businesses and then operate those companies together. These so-called "closely held"...
Proposed change in law may offer hope for grandparents’ rights
Minnesota recognizes that grandparents often play a crucial role in the development of their grandchildren. Grandparents often provide much-needed stability and emotional support which can prove especially beneficial to grandchildren with parents going through...
Use of experts crucial in Minnesota high-asset divorce cases
There are perhaps few things in life less predictable than how individuals will act during their divorce. Many times, that is because the stakes are so high for either spouse. If children are also involved in a divorce, emotions experienced by both spouses can...
Parental kidnapping and Minnesota child custody laws
For most parents there is perhaps nothing more frightening than the idea of losing custody of your children. Unfortunately, some parents engaged in child custody disputes decide to take matters into their own hands instead of relying on the family court system. In a...
Do I need an attorney for a Minnesota prenuptial agreement?
The short answer is no. Minnesota residents are not currently required to have legal representation in order to form a prenuptial agreement. However, the statute that governs such marital arrangements in Minnesota does require that both parties have ample opportunity...
Son of Minnesota Vikings owner in high-asset divorce
The son of a co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings football team is currently employing a rare strategy in his high asset divorce proceedings currently underway in New Jersey. The 47-year-old man claims that a woman he has lived with for roughly 20 years is not legally...
Legal custody issues under Minnesota law
Divorce is always a tough emotional experience for parents with a child. Both parties realize that their inability to remain married will undoubtedly affect their child's life. For better or worse, the actions of both spouses will profoundly alter their child's future...
Women’s shelter provides hope for victims of domestic abuse
Far too often, many victims of domestic violence feel as though they have no place to turn to for help. Victims are often isolated by their abusers from friends and family members. Many times it is that isolation and despair which causes victims of domestic violence...