Lakeville Family Law Blog

The day of the wedding can be an exciting but stressful experience for many Minnesota couples. There are a million decisions to make, some large and some small, that will influence the event itself and also the new few months or years of life as a new couple....

While being divorced does not directly affect one's credit score, the resolution of financial disputes and obligations may lead to some credit issues if not handled properly. Especially for couples with complex assets and many joint financial obligations, it is...

The relationship between Bristol Palin and her former fiancé Levi Johnston continues to create controversy as Palin's latest venture into reality television airs on Lifetime. This week, Johnston issued a statement saying that a recent episode of the show has...

Many Minnesota couples consider religion when they are contemplating marriage and children. Having an agreement about what types of traditions your family will participate in and what belief structure will guide decision making is an important part of any...

One of Microsoft's earliest employees recently finalized a divorce agreement with his ex-wife. The two had been married for 23 years when they separated in 2009 and had acquired many properties jointly and separately and were also both avid art and antique collectors....

Most states do not protect a grandparent's right to see their grandchild. The issue is not as clear cut as custody between parents or parenting time agreements, in large part because a family's relationship with grandparents can change significantly over time. In some...

A soon-to-be-ex couple is using unusual tactics to try to sell the home they once shared. A for-sale sign outside of a single family home reads "husband left us for a 22 year old." The woman who posted the sign says that she did it for publicity purposes, but asserts...

A panel of legal experts from around the country met this week to finalize a recommended change to child custody law. The issue they are working to solve the patchwork of legal remedies and rights for service members returning from a deployment who are dealing with a...

Minnesota families know how difficult it can be to reach a child custody agreement, especially in a situation where a child has unique educational or healthcare needs. Each parent usually has a different idea of what would be best for their child, and often the court...

Just two weeks ago we posted about the surprising announcement that former Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes filed for divorce from action star Tom Cruise. Even more surprising is that despite some very complex assets, the two seem to have already reached a settlement....