A recent study has shown that there could be a link between how often people talk about their finances, how attractive that makes them to their spouse, and their odds of getting divorced. The study found that people often do not care nearly as much about having a...
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Minnesota Senator hears tech concerns about domestic abuse
On June 4, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken chaired a Congressional panel tasked with reviewing the effect of modern technology as it relates to matters of domestic abuse. In particular, the panel was interested in the emergence of phone apps used in smartphones, which...
Recent celebrity wedding draws focus on prenuptial agreements
The recent wedding in Florence, Italy, between celebrities Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has drawn the spotlight to the issue of prenuptial agreements. Both celebrities are stars in their own right, and both have made their individual fortunes before tying the knot....
The worst time for a high asset divorce
The University of Minnesota just released a report saying that the divorce rate, which has been right around 50 percent, is rising once again. Interestingly, the study showed that the rate is going up the most with older couples. This could be tied to the fact that...
Losing child custody after a mental illness
Pregnancy and child rearing can take a toll on Minnesota mothers, both physically and mentally. It is common for many women to experience some form of depression after giving birth, especially if the pregnancy was unplanned and the woman feels all alone. So what...
Minnesota House passes gun bill to curb domestic abuse
A recent proposal to tighten gun restrictions throughout Minnesota just cleared its first hurdle by passing the Minnesota House. The proposed bill bans people convicted of domestic abuse, child abuse or stalking from possessing guns. Furthermore, the law would compel...
Domestic abuse call reveals a painful history of violence
On April 19 Minneapolis police responded to a domestic assault call and found a woman with a swollen nose and black eyes. Upon further questioning, the woman revealed that she had been a victim of a series of brutal assaults at the hands of a 23-year-old man who had...
Former New York Governor in high asset divorce
Experiencing a divorce is a stressful and chaotic time of a person's life. As unpleasant as most divorces are, sometimes passions can become even more enflamed during this process when there are substantial assets to be divided between the parties. A case in point is...
Mentally impaired man fights for child custody rights
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that a man suffering from a mental impairment should not be deprived at least partial custody of his 2 -year-old daughter. The origins of the case go back to March 2012, when Becker County child protections...
Consider student loan debt in your prenuptial agreement
When Minnesota couples are about to marry often the last thing they want to consider is the prospect that they may split up in the future. Increasingly, the reality is that many people will experience a divorce at one point in their lives. That's why it is always...