Maybe it was the shared dreams, the desire to pursue them and drive to achieve them that brought you together. While marriage is often compared to a business agreement, as two individuals are legally united, making promises to one another to keep this union working,...
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Why should I consider executing a parenting agreement?
When unmarried same-sex couples in Minnesota decide to have or adopt a child together, there are some steps they may want to consider taking before welcoming the child into their family. One of these steps is executing a parenting agreement. This can be especially...
How much influence does a child’s preference have on custody?
During a divorce, your children might struggle with the reality that they will not live under the same roof with both of their parents. No matter their age, children might get upset and push back in these situations. This might lead many parents to wonder: can...
Same-sex property division looks to full time together
Well before the same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide by the Supreme Court in 2015, in 2013 then Governor Mark Dayton made same-sex marriages legal in our state. Since August 1, 2013, the LGBTQ community in Minnesota has enjoyed the same familial rights as their...
Family law doesn’t travel as easily between states as families do
Many people live in Wisconsin and work in Minnesota, or vice-versa. Traveling between the two states is so common that some of us hardly think about it. However, the law does not travel as freely between state borders as individuals do. When one parent moves to...
Tips for breaking the news of divorce to your children
The marriage dissolution process is fraught with complicated matters that require a delicate touch in order to achieve favorable results. Yet, some people find that the most difficult part of getting a divorce is simply informing their children. A lot of parents fear...
How do a child’s best interests factor in with child custody?
Minnesota parents who are getting a divorce will want to spend as much time as possible with their children. That means child custody and visitation rights will be a major factor in the case. The parents’ desires are important and it is generally preferable if they...
Ways of resolving child custody disputes
While it is always great when parents are able to get along when it comes to their children, even if they are otherwise living separate lives, sometimes this just cannot happen for various reasons. As a result, parents in Minnesota and Wisconsin may find themselves...
Decision to keep family home following divorce can be detrimental
Dissolving a marriage is a complicated ordeal from both an emotional and a financial standpoint. Unfortunately, when it comes to finances, making emotionally charged decisions rather than logical ones can lead to personally unfavorable outcomes. One mistake that...
Monetary tips may help those navigating divorce
The financial aspect of the dissolution of a marriage in Minnesota can unfortunately be difficult to navigate. Fortunately, specific steps may help people who are going through divorce to manage their money effectively. The more prudent they are from the start, the...
