As the New Year rolls in, many people look for ways to improve themselves and their relationships. While some people do this by joining a gym or cutting back on caffeinated drinks, other people do it by divorcing their significant other. In some legal circles, January is considered “Divorce Month”, ...
Many people who go through a divorce have to decide if they want to change their last name after the divorce is final. Some people opt to keep their last name, while others seek to change it as part of their push for a clean slate. But how does one ...
Minnesota has seen a rise in the adoption of teens due in large part to a refocused effort to find parents for an age group that often gets overlooked during the adoption process. Adopting Teens Teens, siblings and foster children often have a more difficult time getting adopted than infants, ...
My spouse and I have separated and we are going to divorce. Who pays the bills? Can I open my own bank account? Should I freeze our credit cards? These are some of the most common questions parties have at the start of the divorce process. Early Stages of Divorce ...
Dealing with family dynamics during the holidays can be stressful for everyone. But when you are divorced and have a child with your ex, it can be almost unbearable for parents and children. Organizing visitation schedules and parenting time for Christmas can be an emotionally charged issue. It’s important in ...
Cheating scandals are commonplace in the news today, and many of these couples opt for a divorce. While infidelity takes certain emotion and physical tolls, it may have a varying effect on divorce settlements and payments. A No-Fault State Minnesota is considered a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce, ...
This week Washington County decided that they will carry out a child support enforcement program in 2013. The new enforcement program will bring together the sheriff’s office, the Community Services Department, and the county attorney in a collected effort to assist families in collecting the child support they are owed. ...
Your spouse has just told you that he/she wants a divorce. Chances are you are dealing with a whirlwind of emotions. On top of that you need to prepare yourself for what comes next in the legal divorce process. Here is an outline of what to expect after your spouse ...
Children whose parents have divorced often exhibit both mental and physical changes, but these occurrences are not uncommon and can be part of the healing process post-divorce. A divorce is challenging for all parties involved, but it can take a harder toll on children who have difficulty comprehending the process. ...
A common question that divorcing parties ask is whether or not their spouse will have to pay for their attorneys’ fees. There are two types of attorneys’ fees that a party may be awarded: “need-based” and “conduct-based.” Need Based Attorney’s Fees An award of attorney fees is permissible under Minn. ...
