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How do you know when you are ready to divorce?
Divorce is a big decision that deserves careful consideration before you commit to it. However, thinking about it too hard, or for too long, can lead to analysis paralysis, making it even more difficult to commit to a course of action. Because of its life-changing...
How to discuss your gray divorce with your adult children
Even if it is the right decision for a married couple, divorce may be hard on minor kids. While psychologists often recommend developing a comprehensive parenting plan to help young children manage divorce, there is little available guidance for discussing divorce...
How can you reduce stress during the divorce process?
Although it may better your life, divorce can also cause short-term stress and worry for you while the process is still ongoing. Learning how to deal with these emotions in a healthy, constructive way can help you as you start this new lifestyle. Reach out to others...
What factors impact how long my divorce case will take?
There is no exact timetable for how long it takes for your divorce case from start to end. The reason for this is that there are many factors that can influence the time it takes. The Minnesota Judicial Branch explains the biggest factor that impacts the timetable for...
How can cooperation help your child through divorce?
Going through divorce is a tricky and oftentimes painful experience for many couples. If you are the parents of a child, you also have to worry about the impact it might have on them, too. After all, divorce is not easy on anyone. Is there anything you can do to help...
Divorce and non-citizens
Whether you are not a US citizen and you want to understand your rights and options with respect to getting divorced or your spouse is a foreign national and you wish to bring the marriage to an end, it is important to review various legal issues related to the...
3 ways to divide private business ownership interests in divorce
When you work your way through a Minnesota divorce, you need to figure out the value of certain assets so that you may determine how to divide them. This is easier with some assets than others. If you and your one-time partner have ownership interests in a private...
What is virtual visitation?
Given the recent advances in teleconferencing, it was only a matter of time before technology started to influence custody arrangements. Just like many of us now telecommute to work or spend family holidays together using teleconferencing software, in some states it...
Information to help children of different ages cope with divorce
Divorce is hard on nearly all parties, and it can be especially difficult for children. One major factor that impacts children of divorce is their ages. A wealth of information helps parents cope with the challenges of co-parenting as it relates to the ages of their...
