Lakeville Family Law Blog

The question of whether or not alimony is necessary in a divorce is one that many Minnesotans have asked before filing for divorce. For many divorcing couples, a large disparity in income between spouses sparks interest in alimony payments. Alimony can become a more...

For many couples, domestic violence is a serious problem that can often end in a fatality or serious injury. Across the nation, thousands of fatalities result from domestic violence. For one Minnesota domestic violence victim, preventing these fatality and abuse has...

For countless Minnesotans, marriage does not last forever but divorce certainly can. Divorce can complicate life for years, and in some cases even longer. Some suffer more negatively than others, but what's important is that the children shouldn't have to suffer....

Almost every Minnesotan who has gone through a divorce with children involved probably knows that it can be difficult. Whether it's joint custody or split custody, child custody is no walk in the park. In the United States, more than 100 billion dollars is owed in...

Domestic violence is one of the most chronically underreported crimes in the United States. Although the rate has dropped by 64 percent between 1994 and 2010, it is still an issue that affects many people, including Minnesotans. Sadly one in four women in America will...

Divorce comes with emotional trauma and financial issues to be dealt with. In Minnesota, the couple has to plan on asset division, child custody and alimony. During a high net worth divorce, the couple should first review the prenuptial agreement, if one exists. These...

Minnesota residents may be aware that Dwyane Wade of basketball fame was awarded custody of his two children in 2011. Last summer, Wade was again in the limelight after his ex-wife delayed returning the children to Wade and was arrested for attempted kidnapping. Now...

Residents of Minnesota may be aware of the separation of Brendan Fraser from his wife, which happened in 2007. The high net worth divorce was settled in 2009. The actor currently has to pay $900,000 annually to his wife and children. Recently, the actor asked the...

Laws in Minnesota define how the property and assets should be divided in the case of a divorce. However, there are other options. Some people prefer to decide on the division of their property and assets themselves by signing prenuptial agreements. Surprisingly, even...

Most of the newspapers in Minnesota cover celebrity divorce stories. The money, property and assets make the people involved in a high net worth divorce make decisions that may not turn out to be good for them or their children. Sometimes, the fact that a lot of money...