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...
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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...
Timberwolves player accused of domestic abuse
Even under normal conditions, domestic abuse is a frightening experience which can negatively impact a person to the point where they are constantly fearful for their safety. However, when the alleged assailant of that crime is also a wealthy and influence person, the...
Child custody battle over Bode Miller’s child continues
Many Minnesotans are familiar with the name Bode Miller -- thousands watched him ski his way to an Olympic bronze medal in Sochi in February. What most Americans do not know, however, is that Mr. Miller is currently involved in a long-term child custody dispute with...
Orthodox Jewish law leads to complex high-asset divorce
When a marriage ends in Minnesota, an attorney can assist with what is called the "legal divorce," that is, ending your marriage in the eyes of the law. Some couples also choose to go through a "religious divorce," meaning they end their marriage according to the laws...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West prepare prenuptial agreement
Readers who have their fingers on the pop culture pulse will undoubtedly be aware the singer Kanye West and reality television star Kim Kardashian are preparing to tie the knot. The wedding, which will take place in May, will likely attract the attention of news...
What happens when company co-owners get a complex asset divorce?
It is common for Minnesota spouses to share everything in marriage. In some cases, that means the family business as well. Spouses frequently go into business together, jointly creating a company that they grow and evolve together. It is generally a great way for two...
“Gray Divorce” on the rise in Minnesota
Most people think of divorce as a process for young people: a couple get married in their 20's spend a few years together, discover the marriage is no longer viable and divorce. While this scenario does describe many marriages, it ignores a growing segment of...
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common
Most Minnesotans are familiar with the concept of a prenuptial agreement. These legal documents are signed before a couple gets married; they determine many important factors that will come into play if the couple decides to get a divorce. The division of property,...