Minnesota residents may be unclear on some of the elements involved in divorce. Every divorce is unique, and some issues that affect one divorce may not play a part in the other. Plus, most divorcing couples have goals that are unique to their situation. Depending on...
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Ways to successfully co-parent after divorce
The most challenging issues faced by divorcing parents in Minnesota are those related to the children. While the end of a marriage is a tough event to go through, it can be an even more challenging time for the children involved. Therefore, it is important to take the...
Why second marriages are more likely to end in divorce
Studies show that second marriages are even more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. While some of the reasons may seem a bit obvious, other reasons for this may surprise you. Many people could see that the initial "fear factor" of actually taking the step...
Child support covers more than you may think
When one parent is granted custody of a child, it is not uncommon for the courts to award child support to be paid by the noncustodial parent. Considering that the custodial parent has the responsibility of caring for the child, it is generally understood that the...
What to expect when filing for same-sex divorce?
Same-sex marriage, much like traditional marriage, is not always smooth sailing. Sometimes married couples make the difficult decision to part-ways or to file for divorce. When filing for divorce, same-sex couples generally have questions any person would have;...
Requests for genetic testing must be offered with facts
Paternity involves establishing a man as a child's biological father. As discussed in prior posts on this Minnesota family law blog, with the establishment of paternity comes many rights and responsibilities for the father. In some cases a claim for paternity may be...
What the child support process looks like for your MN family
One hesitation that many Maple Grove families may have about beginning the divorce process is how the details of child support and child custody will affect their family. Child support is a financial amount awarded from one parent to the other parent who has primary...
Surrogacy in Minnesota handled by child custody, other agreements
Minnesota is among one of theU.S. states that does not currently have any laws governing surrogacy. Surrogacy is the act of carrying and giving birth to another person's child, by means of implementation. Those who seek surrogacy option are often unable to conceive or...
Money disagreements can lead to a difficult divorce
Money can create incredible pressure on the partners of a marriage. In fact, disputes over money can become so significant that they can contribute to the demise of the couple's marriage. In Minnesota and jurisdictions all throughout the nation, there are some...
What to do financially before filing for divorce
While going through a divorce is certainly an emotional affair, residents of Minnesota should try to think pragmatically, as going through a divorce is also a financial affair. The following are some steps a person considering divorce can take ahead of time to protect...