Safety is always a top priority, both for yourself and for any children in your life. If you are a victim of domestic violence or spousal abuse, then the possibility of divorce is very likely to be on your mind. The question remains as to whether or not the presence...
The divorce process can challenge a separated couple emotionally and financially. One spouse may think about the possibility of divorce long before filing the official paperwork. While planning for certain aspects of your future post-divorce, secretly setting aside...
The division of net worth remains a challenge in any divorce. Often, splitting partners are unable to mutually agree on what should happen. Courts then step in to make hard decisions. Pensions are an asset that separating spouses often fail to mull over. Consider the...
Dividing assets is a crucial but sometimes painstaking part of divorce proceedings. Minnesota is an equitable distribution state, which means asset division is fair but not always equal. Factors to consider for marital property When determining the division of...
Once you finalize your divorce decree and complete the lengthy separation process, you likely feel that those turbulent times are behind you. If your ex-spouse decides to request a modification to your divorce terms, however, you might find yourself fighting for your...
Your child support order should reflect your children's best interests (and the noncustodial parent's ability to pay) at the time the judge issued it. Since then, though, circumstances could have changed. Your children's needs from five or ten years ago might be quite...
Divorce is a complicated process, especially if there are a lot of assets to distribute or child custody arrangements to consider. However, if one or both spouses are in the military, legal proceedings can be even more complicated than usual. Here are three things to...
When any couple gets a divorce, courts aim to divide their assets equally. Sometimes, one person does not wish to play fair and will hide monies. Cryptocurrencies have made it easier to obscure wealth. Not all divorcing individuals who own crypto are buying in for...
Disagreements about money are often at the heart of marital strife. A recent survey of certified divorce financial analysts reveals that financial incompatibility is one of the top reasons for ending a marriage. Ironically, money may also be behind the declining...
Military service has an impact on child custody considerations during a divorce, as certain aspects of military life could affect how the service member is able to care for a child. Overseas travel or relocation could interrupt visitation or custody arrangements, but...
