We talked about the impact social media can have on a person's marriage last month, and the topic has been a regular feature not only on this blog, but in the national spotlight as well. Facebook has opened up an entirely new area for divorcing couples to collect...
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Man spends $60,000 to regain custody of beloved pet
A few months ago, talked about the rising prominence of pet custody disputes in a divorce. Many lawyers are now saying that just like arguing over the custody of a child, the family dog, cat or fish can become a topic of serious discussion during divorce proceedings....
Host of ‘The Bachelor’ divorcing wife after 18 years
Chris Harrison, well known for his role as host of the reality TV show "The Bachelor," will divorce from his wife of 18 years. While it is good that the soon-to-be-former spouses seem to be positive about this direction in their lives (a joint statement by the couple...
Alimony can be deducted on your taxes – just make sure it’s clear
We have discussed the movement to reform alimony and spousal maintenance laws a few times here on this blog. It remains a hot topic, as advocates for such a change believe alimony laws are antiquated and don't accurately reflect the current conditions of many American...
Humphries gathering evidence for fraud case against Kardashian
About six weeks ago, we discussed some new developments in the highly-publicized divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Even though both parties in the divorce are celebrities and despite some of the outlandish circumstances involved in the Kardashian-Humphries...
Body language in courtroom could help your case during divorce
In a perfect world, divorcing couples would never set foot in a court room. Instead, they would approach the divorce with a collaborative mindset and be able to agree on some of the unique issues involved in their split. Of course, most couples in Lakeville, Minnesota...
Evidence from Facebook plays a role in marriage and divorce
A few weeks ago we talked about the impact social media -- such as Facebook and Twitter -- can have on a divorce. Things that you post on social media sites, especially harsh, critical or revealing information, can really come back to bite you during divorce...
Take precautionary steps with your finances during divorce
There are so many things that need to be taken into account during a divorce, and most these things are financial in nature. From property to assets to even the debt you and your spouse have accrued over the years, the delicate process of dividing financial items in a...
Before entering a prenuptial agreement, consider these issues
It used to be that prenuptial agreements had an ugly connotation that would make a potentially married couple reconsider their relationship. Now, many Minnesota couples enter into a prenuptial agreement and, if they get into a divorce, most are glad they did. Since a...
Splitting college costs a key step when finalizing divorce
Many Minneapolis and Lakeville parents are preparing to send their child off to college and with a major institution like the University of Minnesota just around the corner, the expense of a college education can be as scary as it is exciting to see your son or...