Life is a series of changes, and sometimes, those changes necessitate adjustments to legal agreements. One such instance is post-divorce modifications. A post-divorce modification refers to the process of changing the terms of spousal maintenance, child support, or...
Divorce
The financial challenges of gray divorce
Every divorce involves unique people and thus is unique in its own right. Still, one thing that most Wright County divorces have in common is that the spouses must split up their marital assets. Unless you and your spouse own very little property or have a prenuptial...
What happens to home equity when you divorce?
When you and your significant other decide to part ways, you are going to have to determine which one of you is going to retain ownership over the assets you share. Ultimately, the steps you take to divide your property are going to vary based on just how many shared...
Why you should never bad mouth a spouse during a divorce
Plenty of people deal with divorce in Minnesota. According to information collected by the Legislative Commission Economic Status of Women, there were 15,888 divorces in the state in 2000. This number was a decrease from 16,575 divorces in 1992; however, these numbers...
How can parents ease transitions for children after divorce?
Divorce can be the most difficult ordeal that a family can go through because it changes the structure of the family. People generally want to preserve their relationships with their children after divorce, so why is this so difficult?One of the reasons is that...
Can your spouse claim a portion of your business growth?
You started your company the same year that you got married. You were just 25 years old, and the company was worth $70,000. You started small and built it up.At the time, you and your spouse did not get a prenup. You didn't want to talk about divorce, for one thing,...
Common divorce mistakes you can avoid
To say that it is easy to make mistakes when getting a divorce in Minnesota is an understatement. In today's world, it feels like everything to do with divorcing is a mistake with the potential to unleash a surge of negative consequences. We know how hard it is to...
Is getting an amicable divorce just a pipe dream?
The best fast answer to this question is one simple word: sometimes. Divorce, with its inherent emotional trauma, evokes different responses from people. Even the most well balanced, even-keeled individual can become an emotional wreck in the midst of divorce. This...
Discussing spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance (sometimes called alimony or spousal support) is an integral part to the post-divorce life of many Minnesota residents. This form of financial support is determined by a judge, who will look at a bevy of factors involved in the spouses'...