In the past, Minnesota courts routinely ordered men to pay alimony to their ex-wives as part of the divorce settlement. The picture of alimony has changed a lot since then. In the past, women had few career options, and courts saw alimony as many divorced women's only...
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Men, too, can be victims of domestic violence
The U.S. Surgeon General once referred to domestic violence as the number one health concern in the nation. As many as one in four American women have been the victim of some form of domestic violence, often at the hands of male romantic partners. For this reason,...
What causes divorce after decades of marriage?
Most of us think that after a marriage has lasted ten or even twenty years, the couple has settled in to their life and divorce is unthinkable. But the fact is, many couples are divorcing later in life, a trend that may even be growing more common. Often, after such a...
Internet billionaires headed toward high asset divorce
All Minnesotans going through divorce must split up their marital property, and it is rarely an easy chore. But for some couples with complex assets such as pensions, stock options and ownership in a family business, the process can get especially demanding. For these...
Why divorce is different for Vikings and Packers fans
Although some Vikings or Packers fans might disagree with this assessment, Minnesota's rivalry with its nearest neighbor to the east is generally a pretty friendly one. Many people live in one state and commute to work in the other, or live in one and have a cabin in...
Divorce and property division in the age of social media
Social media is a huge part of Minnesota residents' lives today as a way to keep up on current events, stay connected with friends or network with business associates. Websites like Facebook and Twitter can be a great tool for all of those purposes. And, as certain...
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear unusual domestic violence case
The Minnesota Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case that brings up important issues about domestic violence. The case involves a woman who had her driver's license revoked after she was arrested for drunk driving. Her defense was that she had to drive in order to...
Minnesota collaborative divorce and child custody disputes
Minnesota residents who are going through a divorce don't want to be married to their spouse anymore, but they will have to continue to deal with each other while they settle the divorce. And if they have children, their dealings with each other won't come to an end...
The importance of fully understanding a prenuptial agreement
Imagine that you and your spouse have decided to get divorced after a few years of marriage. Before you got married, you requested that you draw up a prenup to protect your assets. The prenuptial agreement held up in court, but soon after your divorce you get a bill...
Prenuptial agreements must be built to last
One of the most time-consuming and technically difficult parts of a divorce in Minnesota is the process of property division. One way to avoid some of this trouble is to decide many property division issues in advance, before the wedding, through a prenuptial...