The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act applies to child custody cases in most states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota. Parents should understand the provisions of the UCCJEA when they have children together but live in separate states. Learn how...
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Study shows couples who meet online are more likely to divorce
Many Minnesota marriages end in divorce. Yet, recent research shows that how couples meet may have a hand in how likely their marriages are to last the long haul. Studies show that when individuals meet their spouse online, as many people do, their marriages are more...
Marital and separate property: What you should know
In Minnesota, and in many other states across the nation, the courts divide marital property according to what the judge deems fair and equitable. Rather than divide property equally in half, the judge takes into account several factors before determining who receives...
Do you know these financial benefits of divorce?
You may experience a tangle of emotions about your divorce. Learning what you could gain from dissolving your marriage may lighten your mental stress. U.S. News & World Report explores the monetary advantages of ending a marriage. You may notice improved financial...
What do you know about reducing the cost of divorce?
After deciding to end your marriage, you have a lot of ground to cover and decisions to make. For instance, how much should you budget for your marital split and post-divorce life? Forbes explores ways to reduce divorce costs. You do not have to start the next chapter...
What can you do if your spouse will not grant a divorce?
It is very rare that both spouses are on the same page when it comes to divorce. In this case, you may experience difficulty getting your spouse to take the proper actions to ensure a swift, stress-free process. Regardless of their opinion about the proceedings, the...
3 tips for talking to your preschooler about your divorce
Even if it is the right decision, choosing to end your marriage is likely to be difficult for both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you have children, news or your divorce may be emotionally devastating. After all, kids of divorce tend to experience anger,...
How does parental alienation affect adult children?
When parents go through a particularly difficult divorce, a child could deal with a number of potential hurdles, including the possibility of parental alienation. This creates problems for them in the current time, and can also create problems for them in the future....
What are the penalties for denying parenting time?
When it comes to parenting time, you need to understand your rights and obligations. If you recently split up with your child's other parent, you have shared parenting time for years or you are approaching the process of divorce as a parent, you need to make sure that...
Factors that affect child support obligations
If you are preparing to end your marriage as a parent, you need to think about the many ways in which divorce will affect your life. For example, your ability to spend time with your children could change and you could have crucial obligations, such as paying child...
