Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process, especially when you have children. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the negative impact on the kids. One of the most important factors in helping children cope with divorce is establishing a...
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How will divorce impact my business in Minnesota?
If you are an entrepreneur or business owner, divorce poses additional challenges beyond changing interpersonal relationships. A legal separation inherently involves the division of assets and liabilities that you accumulated as marital property, which might include...
Division of retirement accounts during a divorce
KFAN reported the divorce rate in Minnesota at 10.2% in 2023. Residents going through the process may realize one of the toughest aspects is coming to a property division agreement. Part of this is figuring out how to handle retirement accounts. Their division can be...
How the division of motor vehicles works in divorce
One of the major parts of a divorce is separating property. Minnesota uses the concept of equitable division, which is a subjective way to divide assets. If a couple cannot agree, the court will take on division and separate property in a fair manner. When doing so,...
The 3 things that can happen to your lake cabin in divorce
Minnesotans who are lucky enough to own a cabin love to spend as much time there as they can. The fishing, boating, jet skiing and other fun that can be had at the lake create precious memories and are a good way to unwind after a long week at work or school. For many...
5 myths about gray divorce
When an older couple decides to divorce, it may come as a surprise to those around them. As an older person contemplating divorce, you may feel alone, frightened or even embarrassed. There are many misconceptions surrounding "gray divorce," the term often used to...
Can you sell your work tools in the lead-up to your divorce?
Even if divorcing your spouse is the correct course of action, the end of your marriage is likely to affect your life in ways you may not expect. If you are thinking about using your divorce as motivation to change careers, it may be tempting to sell your work tools...
Can mediation help settle your high asset divorce?
With marriages strained even more over the last couple of years, divorces continue to move forward in large numbers. If your marital assets total over a million dollars, you likely fall into the high asset category. Is mediation still a possibility? If you and your...
Who gets the family farm when you divorce?
For generations, your family has owned, lived on and operated the farm on which you reside and work now. As you and your spouse consider and plan to divorce, however, you now worry that you could lose the land your family has for so long cared for. If you own a family...
Is there an advantage to filing for divorce before your spouse?
If the end of your marriage is on the horizon, you may feel like you are playing a game of chess. After all, not only must you decide when the time is right to divorce your spouse, but you also must strategize for beginning the next chapter of your life. Beating your...