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...
Whether you have been married for months, years or decades, you and your spouse may share a wide range of assets. From your family home to retirement accounts, investments and business interests, if you are facing divorce, you may worry about how a judge might divide...
There is so much to think about when dealing with the myriad challenges of divorce, which may leave important elements of your financial future vulnerable. It's hard to think as far into the future as retirement, but that's one of the major types of savings impacted...
In the months and years following a divorce, it is not uncommon for significant life events to have a devastating impact on finances. Depending on how the marriage ended, the exes might decide to arrive at a revised divorce order that accounts for changing...
According to the Former Spouse Protection Act, or FSPA, former spouses of military service members and retirees do not automatically receive a portion of service members' retirement pay. The laws of the state determine whether retirement pay is classified as marital...
Typically, a retirement account is classified as a joint marital asset that is subject to Minnesota property division laws during a divorce. This is generally true even if the account is held in just one person's name. The process by which such an asset is divided...
Divorce can be a stressful situation for all parties involved. While you may know that when you end your marriage in Minnesota, you divide financial portfolios, boats and bank accounts, there are several other types of assets that you need to consider. There are...
Your business may be one of the many assets that might need to be divided in a divorce. However, there are ways to end a marriage without having to sacrifice your Minnesota company. Let's take a look at some of the most straightforward ways to craft an equitable...
Married couples deal with co-mingled assets frequently. When spouses decide to divorce, many financial issues come up during the settlement talks. Not all financial matters involve investment vehicles or real estate. A Minnesota couple may have concerns about a...
Going through a divorce in Minnesota is difficult enough, but add a business to the mix, and you may struggle significantly with everyone on your plate. One of the things that will be required is having the business officially valued. This is needed if your business...
