An increasing number of Minnesota couples are looking to prenuptial agreements to protect assets in the event that their marriage ends in divorce. Entering a prenuptial agreement involves more than signing a piece of paper. It requires honest disclosure about one’s finances, which means that hiding valuable jewelry and lying about money is not encouraged…. Read More
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Can Assets Be Protected Without Prenuptial Agreements?
A prenuptial agreement is a good way for Minnesota couples to protect assets. Whether they amassed millions or even billions of dollars from running a successful business or inherited real estate from a relative, many want to hold onto their property as long as possible. Splitting it up in a divorce is not a desirable… Read More
Dealing with Family Law Issues in a Same-Sex Divorce
Same-sex marriage in Minnesota is still relatively new, making the concept of divorce even newer, and complicated. Issues such as child custody and spousal support are not cut and dried. There are many complications involved, and not all family law attorneys are experienced in representing those going through a same-sex divorce. It’s important to take… Read More
How Is Property Division Determined After a Minnesota Divorce?
When you’re married, you may not worry too much about who really owns the sports car or whether or not the furniture set is really yours because you bought it before you met your spouse. However, once a divorce is in process, property division becomes a very important topic. If you don’t have children, it… Read More
When Parenting Disputes Lead to Custody Issues
Divorces can be quite contentious for many Minnesota couples. Despite the stress, most couples are able to remain cordial to their exes and swap physical custody in accordance with a visitation schedule. It’s not uncommon, though, for some exes to harbor ill will toward each other and project that onto their children. This can lead… Read More
Situations When Prenuptial Agreements Are Advised
Lately, there has been much talk about prenuptial agreements. They are becoming more commonplace among Minnesota couples of all income levels and are no longer reserved for those of celebrity status. While prenuptial agreements offer many benefits to couples entering a marriage, they’re not necessary for everyone. Read on to find out the situations in… Read More
Understanding Divorce: Helping You Make the Right Decisions
A divorce is a complex legal process that involves extreme emotions. There’s a lot at stake for divorcing Minnesota couples: children, finances and assets. Complicating things further is that most people don’t really know a lot about the divorce process. They don’t know what options they have available and this can leave them frustrated. Knowledge… Read More
Property Division and Selling the Family Home
When a marriage ends in Minnesota, one of the biggest challenges is asset division. Property division is a sore subject for many divorcing couples and it’s not uncommon for couples to argue over who gets the house, car, furniture, art collection and other sentimental assets. When a couple agrees to sell the family home and… Read More
Is a Divorce Imminent? Look for These Financial Clues
When Minnesota couples are about to split, there may be obvious signs. These may include increased arguments or spending less time together. One spouse may be caught cheating. Many couples overlook financial clues that could point to the end of a marriage. So how should couples know if a divorce is imminent? Here are some… Read More
