Lakeville Family Law Blog

Many Minnesota residents see prenuptial agreements as unromantic because it strikes them as self-defeating to contemplate divorce while preparing for marriage. But if that is the case, is a postnuptial agreement better or worse? As the names suggest, a prenuptial...

Lakeville readers may have seen a recent story about a woman who lost custody of her newborn baby after a poppy seed bagel apparently made her test positive for drug use. The woman has settled a lawsuit against the county and hospital where the baby was born. While...

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act last month, it was a big boost to Minnesota couples who are hoping to take advantage of the state's recent legalization of same-sex marriage. Amid all the celebrations that came with these recent...

Children are often the most important aspect of a parent's life. From the time they are born till they are older with families of their own, many Minnesotans spend countless hours caring for and worrying about their children. When an unexpected life event occurs such...

The outcome of most divorces in today's society has been drastically different from what they once were. Traditionally women would typically get custody of the kids while the dad would pay the mother child support and alimony payments while rarely seeing the children....

According to a new study, one in three women has experienced sexual or physical violence in their life, most likely from their intimate partner. Entering a relationship can often be a fun and rewarding experience for many but after time, signs of abuse may present...

Getting married to someone is one of the biggest commitments a Minnesota resident can make in their lifetime. Marriage is essentially a contract that does not expire until death. Just like most contracts, there is a way to terminate it early, but it often comes with...

Throughout the ages domestic violence has been a problem in marriages and romantic relationships. Abuse, whether physical or mental, takes its toll on a person's health and well-being. Many times victims are able to get away but other times they are not. Domestic...

It is long thought that signing a prenuptial agreement was a sign of mistrust to a marriage, but in actuality, it is a sign of financial trust. Not only has it become more common, it can also greatly reduce conflicts and save money if a marriage results in a divorce....

With spring finally arriving this week after a brutally long Minnesotan winter, many residents are ready to finalize their divorce so they can get on with their life. After a one and a half year long divorce battle, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have at last...