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...
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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...
Collaboration and communication help your child through divorce
Child custody is rarely a simple issue when it comes to divorce. The best interests of a child are at the forefront both parents' minds - but maybe most critically in the mind of a judge, who will play an obvious and significant role in deciding custody and child...
Specialized no-contact order deemed unconstitutional in Minnesota
Issues of domestic abuse are emotionally charged matters that need to be handled with the utmost care by the justice system. There are measures in place that protect the victim in a domestic abuse situation from further harm, such as restraining orders or emergency...
January and February see more divorce due to mounting stress
January and February are well-known as the "divorce months," a two-month stretch that sees a fervent rise in the number of divorce filings. So is this just a societal quirk, or is there a reason why the number of divorce cases increases after the New Year? It is a bit...
Fighting for Fido: pet disputes rising in divorce cases
It could be Spike the dog, Garfield the cat or Polly the parrot; but no matter which animal you consider part of the family, attorneys are finding that custody of pets is an increasingly common factor in divorce cases. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers...
Work performance and health of relationship affected by stress
New information coming out of Florida State University shows that couples who let work stress invade their personal lives are less productive on the job - and could be headed for divorce. A study was done by the school's College of Business that questioned 400 working...
Have no fear: prenuptial agreements are meant to help couples
It may not be the most romantic topic as we wave goodbye to Valentine's Day, but today let's discuss the merits of prenuptial agreements. Many people dread the phrase, but the reality is that a prenuptial agreement provides the legal means for a married couple to...