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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

If you took your spouse’s name when you got married, you might want to go back to the name you had before marriage. Women most commonly take their husbands’ names when they marry, but many types of name changes are possible. Both spouses may chan… Read More

During a divorce settlement, deciding to keep or sell the family home can be a heartbreaking decision. For most people, their home is the largest asset they own. Property division is one of many issues couples face in a divorce case. In a Collaborati… Read More

Divorce can be a difficult, painful, and sometimes expensive process. How people go through a divorce can make it less painful, but people may try to save money by doing it themselves. While a do-it-yourself divorce is entirely possible under Minneso… Read More

Divorce marks the end of a marriage, but other relationships continue long after the papers are signed and the divorce is finalized. When a divorcing couple has children, divorce means that their relationship will change from spouses to co-parents. O… Read More