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...
It is a sad truth that a large proportion of marriages fail. Once a relationship is over, filing for divorce becomes the next step. Some have difficulty identifying when their situation is no longer salvageable. After all, it is difficult to accept that what we...
"What is mine is yours" is a common saying for most married couples. However, when the marriage ends, it is time to separate "mine and yours" again. Minnesota is an equitable distribution state. This means that the courts will take numerous factors into consideration...
Dividing assets at the end of a marriage can be difficult, especially if you are unsure about the laws that regulate the process. The state of Minnesota applies the concept of equitable distribution when considering asset division in divorces. What does equitable...
