It’s a moment that absolutely no one looks forward to: being served with divorce papers in your Minnesota family law case. Though the time will likely be an emotional one, it’s important to not allow yourself to fall into inaction. Grieving the loss of your marriage is necessary, but some steps must also be taken…
As we’ve discussed before, the division of assets during a Minnesota divorce operates under a concept known as equitable division. This means things like retirement accounts, savings accounts, stocks, bonds, real estate and many other important assets will need to be fairly divided between husband and wife when the marriage finally ends. Another asset that…
The term is an oddity and appears to be one of those acronyms designed to confuse rather than enlighten: QDRO. Though QDROs may seem confusing, if you’re facing a Minnesota divorce it’s essential that you not only become familiar with the term, but that you understand the impact it can have on your case. What…
Aside from child custody issues, one of the most commonly asked questions by those facing a Minnesota divorce is what will happen to the the house in a divorce? Those couples facing a Minnesota divorce often want to know whether they should fight to keep the house, hand it over to their ex or simply…
Many Minnesota couples in the midst of a divorce understandably question the time and expense associated with the discovery process. Most assume they understand the other spouse’s assets and liabilities, after all, you watched them buy the stuff in the first place, right? While this is often the case, there are too many instances where…
Tackling issues surrounding child custody and visitation are some of the most difficult decisions any couple must face in a Minnesota divorce. Dividing marital assets can seem relatively simple when compared with the emotionally exhausting process of dividing up your time with your children. To help make the process more understandable, this article will discuss…
Once you’ve made the decision to move forward with a Minnesota divorce, the difficult task of splitting up your accumulated possessions begins. This can be an especially difficult and emotionally fraught process. Dividing everything that you and your spouse spent years working for takes a toll on everyone and can lead to a lot of…
If you’re in Minnesota and have made an estate plan, congratulations! Drafting a will in Minnesota puts you leaps and bounds ahead of many who have not yet taken the time to craft an estate plan. However, the job is not done just because you’ve created a will; it’s essential that your will is kept…
