Last month we talked about the story of a woman who discovered her estranged (but not legally divorced) husband had another wife. She discovered this act of bigamy because Facebook suggested that she become friends with the second wife. The effects social media can...
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Divorce official for Heidi Klum and Seal, custody battle likely
Two prominent reasons you hear while a couple goes through divorce are "irreconcilable differences" and "they just grew apart." Heidi Klum cited the former in her divorce paperwork last week, bringing her divorce from musician Seal -- who referenced the latter in an...
Minnesotans continue to wait on new child custody law
A few months ago we talked about a potential change to Minnesota's child custody laws, one that would give divorced parents joint custody of their child. Current child custody laws in Minnesota dictate that each parent is entitled to a minimum of 25% custody time...
Federal proposal could bring custody relief to deployed soldiers
Active military members have plenty on their mind, especially those that are serving their country on overseas deployment. We have talked about divorce rates for military members before on this blog, and the numbers are high. One of the last things a military member...
Expedited procedures in Anoka domestic violence cases paying off
Anoka County, Minnesota has been testing a new domestic abuse procedure since Sept. 2011 -- and the project has received high praise. The project tackles a variety of areas pertaining to domestic violence, from court proceedings to the involvement of the victim and...
Prioritizing your child’s education is crucial after divorce
So many issues arise in a divorce -- most, if not all, can be contentious and that brings simmering emotions to the surface for the splitting spouses. For splitting couples who have children, custody issues carry extra weight and bring their own unique set of...
Kardashian v. Humphries: new rumors as media dispute continues
Kim Kardashian's divorce from former University of Minnesota basketball star Kris Humphries has been well-documented. The couple got married in 2011 and just 72 days after saying "I do," Kris and Kim were headed for the split. Since the divorce filing, there have been...
What are cohabitation agreements and do they compare to prenups?
It is rare to hear of cohabitation laws in the United States, especially ones that pertain to the division of assets for unmarried couples who live in the same home. Marriage numbers are at an all-time low, with the Pew Research Center indicating that 51% of adults...
Pensions are complex in divorce, especially for military members
Lakeville residents are familiar with the major military contributions made by the state of Minnesota. The Red Bull Infantry has been involved with myriad military operations over the past few years. Military members are dedicated and hard-working, but sometimes that...
Man’s first wife discovers second wife because of Facebook hint
The advent of social media sites has vastly changed the world. We are more connected than ever before, creating new friendships and relationships in ways that previous generations would have thought was science fiction. What does social media and the infinite...