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...
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3 things to know about a military divorce
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...
What to know about cryptocurrency and your divorce
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...
Should You Divorce During an Economic Downturn?
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...
How to know it is time to call a divorce attorney
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...
Hidden assets: What are they and how to find them
"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...
Asset division in Minnesota divorces
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...
3 FAQs about equitable property distribution during a divorce
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...
How divorces impact retirement accounts
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...
Avoiding a verbal agreement for your post-divorce modification
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...