What Does Spousal Maintenance Include In Minnesota? What You Should Know About Alimony Divorce is full of tough issues, including the possibility that one spouse may need to financially support the other for a while. Not surprisingly, the parties often disagree about whether spousal maintenance is necessary and, if it is indeed needed, how much...Read More

The Timeline of Divorce Varies Depending on Circumstances Divorce can be emotionally draining and financially expensive, which is why most people want the process to take as little time as possible. How long a divorce takes will depend on your specific situation, needs and goals. No two divorces are exactly the same.  Contested Divorce Takes...Read More

Can and Should You Take Control of Your Divorce? The divorce process is rarely easy. Dividing lives that were so closely connected is bound to come with conflict. When children are involved, the problems can be more intense. One unfortunate truth for many is that even a relatively easy divorce can be a slow process. ...Read More

The Basics About Who Gets Custody When most people think about child custody, they think of disputes and arguments that can get so bad they eventually have to be resolved in court. While sometimes it can go that far, many custody cases are settled out of court. There are various ways parents can reach a...Read More

What Are The Different Types of Custody? When it comes to child custody and divorce, legal terms can get confusing fast. Terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody” can be difficult to understand, especially in the middle of a highly charged emotional situation. Let us help you understand the differences between joint and sole custody...Read More

What Should Divorced Couples Do For The Holidays? The holidays are a magical time that brings people closer together. And as the holidays approach us, you might be wondering if you should spend the holidays with your ex-spouse after divorce, especially if you have children. Whether or not you do so depends on your relationship...Read More

How Are Divorce Settlements Enforced? We often find people having trouble with enforcing divorce settlements. When you finalized your divorce, you signed a settlement agreement. This is essentially a court-approved contract that outlines how your assets and debts should be split.   You also set up a schedule for items like alimony and child support. Whether...Read More

DIY Divorce, Is That A Thing? “Can I get a divorced without hiring a lawyer?” “Is It Possible to get a divorce without a lawyer?” This is a question asked often from individuals facing a potential divorce who are worried about the perceived costs and time commitment of hiring an attorney. We understand. Hiring a...Read More

Getting Back To School With Children Of Divorce If you are divorced or separated, the return to school for your kids can require revisiting your divorce agreement. You’ll want to review whether your current parenting plan works with the layout of the coming school year.  Moreover, perhaps this year looks different because of the current...Read More

What are Alternative Dispute Resolutions? Alternative Dispute Resolutions, or ADR, are alternative ways of resolving a problem in the hope that you can avoid a long, drawn-out court case, save money, and have a much less painful experience.  Unless you have a history of spousal abuse in Minnesota, you will be ordered to use ADR,...Read More