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A Parenting Plan Checklist
April 20th, 2023
If you and your spouse have decided to part ways, creating a solid parenting plan that meets the best interests of your children is crucial. This is a document that is not only required by the court — but it can also help lay a positive foundation…
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We Are Engaged (Don’t Forget a Prenup)!
March 24th, 2023
While most people think of high-profile celebrities and the ultra-wealthy when prenups come to mind, these agreements aren’t just limited to the rich and famous. Anyone who has identifiable cash assets, owns a home or business, or simply wants to o…
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Categories: Other Family Law Needs
How Does Presumption of Parentage Work in Same-Sex Marriage?
February 28th, 2023
A legal presumption can allow a court to reach a certain conclusion once a specific set of facts have been established. When it comes to parentage, Minnesota recognizes a legal presumption of paternity when the parents of a child are married. Signifi…
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Categories: Other Family Law Needs
Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce
February 20th, 2023
During the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely shared financial responsibilities, budgeted together, and pooled your incomes. However, divorce can bring about many financial changes — and the process requires you to take a close loo…
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Categories: Divorce
My Spouse Won’t Agree to Mediation — What Can I Do?
January 31st, 2023
Divorce litigation can be a lengthy process, and it doesn’t always result in the best outcome. Due to the cost-effectiveness and low-conflict approach utilized, alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative divorce have…
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Location is Not an Issue in Collaborative Divorce
January 17th, 2023
If you are considering divorce, there are several different methods that can be used. One way to divorce that has become increasingly popular as a result of the pandemic is collaborative divorce. The collaborative process does not involve going to co…
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Categories: Collaborative Divorce
How Does Cohabitation Affect Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota?
December 29th, 2022
Divorce can bring significant financial changes to the lives of the parties — particularly for a spouse who was economically dependent upon the other. Spousal maintenance can be crucial to help a spouse who was not employed during the marriage get…
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Categories: Divorce
Social Security Benefits and Divorce
December 22nd, 2022
Financial matters are a significant part of divorce. Not only does this include dividing property, allocating debts, and determining alimony — but Social Security benefits should also be addressed. This can be a crucial issue when it comes to finan…
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Categories: Divorce
Divorcing a Narcissistic Personality Type
November 30th, 2022
Going through a divorce is never easy — but it can be even more challenging when your former spouse has a narcissistic personality. Narcissists often seek to “win-at-all-costs” during divorce proceedings, regardless of the pain and expense infl…
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Categories: Divorce
Refinancing Your Mortgage in Divorce
November 23rd, 2022
In many cases, a married couple will take out a mortgage to purchase the family home. In the event of divorce, any mortgage taken out during the course of the marriage will be treated as marital property and must be divided between the parties. If ne…
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Categories: Divorce