When people think about life after divorce, they often fantasize about a future in which they don't interact with their spouses at all. That goal is realistic for some, but less so for others. If you share children, the chances of a clean break in your divorce...
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7 signs your child is struggling to cope with your divorce
We all know that divorce is hard on children. However, their remarkable resilience allows them to adapt to these life changes in most situations. Unfortunately, some children have trouble dealing with the divorce of their parents. It is easy for parents to get so...
Pitfalls connected with a divorce that you never considered
Whether you have been divorced in Minnesota or not, you are most likely acutely conscious of the downside. There are unpleasant aspects to this daunting chapter in someone’s life. Your youngsters may pepper you with innocently probing questions; you are deciphering...
Forget your false ideas about prenuptial agreements
A lot of people in Minnesota have false ideas about prenuptial agreements. Most people tend to view prenups as unromantic documents for rich people who think they might get divorced. However, the truth is that having a prenup does not make couples more likely to...
How will the court decide my child support?
Child support is a court-ordered payment that is designed to provide financial assistance to children born of a relationship. In Minnesota, both parents are required to provide financial support to their children. Although courts normally order one parent to pay child...
Is an ENE right for you?
Minnesota takes a special approach to deal with certain types of family law cases. Referred to as an Early Neutral Evaluation, this program provides a quick solution to resolve financial and custody disagreements outside of a courtroom. This evaluation is completely...
Avoiding negative impacts of a divorce on children
Minnesota divorces are rarely easy for the people who are involved. Parents who are ending their marriage should realize that their divorces are just as hard on their kids. There are a couple of things that parents can do to make the process more manageable for their...
Why people should avoid divorce trials
Many divorcing couples in Minnesota will reach a critical juncture when each of the parties has a difficult decision to make. If the spouses are having difficulty coming to an agreement, they will need to choose between continuing to work for a settlement or going to...
Planning for co-parenting during the summer season
Parents in Minnesota may face some challenges adapting to co-parenting after divorce. It can always be difficult to move from parenting full time to sharing the process, especially after the parents' romantic relationship is no longer in place. For the children,...
Payroll deductions streamline child support
In Minnesota and across the country, payroll collections are essential to the successful enforcement of child support orders. Across the country, almost 66 percent of all child support payments are made through electronic portals that streamline payroll withholding at...