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...
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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...
Florida alimony reform bill moves forward despite revisions
We talked about Florida's attempt to change its spousal maintenance laws in early January and how, along with other states, there is a steady-building movement regarding alimony laws across the country. Last week, that Florida bill continued through the state's House...
“Smart divorce” – keep the legal and emotional sides apart
It is rare to come across a divorce where every issue is easily dealt with, and even rarer to find two parties who know the exact legal implications of dissolving their marriage. This arises from the complex emotional elements at play in a divorce and a lack of...
Domestic violence is on the rise in Minnesota
Did you know that domestic violence ended 34 Minnesotans' lives in 2011? The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women reports that this is an increase from previous years. Twenty-nine individuals were lost in 2010, and 25 victims died in 2009. A spokesperson from the...
Three things to consider about your children during a divorce
As two splitting spouses enter a divorce, one of the most difficult and emotional issues on the table is child custody. Navigating such a complex matter is critical - not just for you and your ex-spouse, but most importantly for the well-being of your child. There are...