Many couples are snatching up dinner reservations as Valentine’s Day creeps closer, but the amount of alcohol consumed on these dates may indicate how successful the relationship will be in
Appeals Court Rules Couple Can’t Sue for Cost of Raising Child
A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled against a West Bend couple who were suing a clinic for the costs of raising a child after the clinic mistakenly gave the mother
Do I need an Order for Protection?
Sometimes divorces and child custody battles escalate if one party gets angry with the other. This can leave one partner fearing for their safety or the safety of their children.
6 Financial Steps to Take After a Divorce
No two divorces are the same. Some are messy, while others can be relatively clean. Whether you split with your ex on good terms or bad, there are a few
Dividing a Pension Plan: The Janssen Formula
A pension is a regular payout made during an employee’s retirement. There are different types of pension plans, and each one provides a range of options for the employee. For
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO (pronounced “Kwa-Drough”) is a technique attorneys use to shift ownership of funds from one party’s retirement account to another. A QDRO is typically
Parenting Consultants Are Not Always Helpful
As family courts continue to be burdened with increasing divorce and custody issues, some couples are turning to “parenting consultants” to help alleviate stress and resolve issues with their former
What Happens in a Minnesota Child Custody Evaluation?
Today, fewer and fewer Minnesota counties have the funds available to provide custody evaluation services. Therefore, parents who disagree about custody and parenting time arrangements for their children must retain
Communicative Technology has Benefits, Drawbacks for Divorced Parents
A recent study by the University of Missouri found that communicative devices such as cell phones and email have both helpful and harmful impacts when it comes to co-parenting following
Filing for Divorce Can Complicate Social Security Collection
Social security collection is a complicated process in itself, but ensuring that you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to becomes even more confusing when trying to collect from an