When navigating a divorce in Minnesota, one of the primary concerns for both parties often involves alimony or spousal maintenance. Alimony provides financial support to a spouse who may have become financially dependent on the other spouse during the marriage....
Social media has many positive aspects, but it can also create havoc in your life if you are not careful. If you are getting a divorce, use social media cautiously and avoid these mistakes. 1. Forgetting to change passwords Remembering passwords is a hassle, so most...
Getting a DWI charge in Minnesota can carry serious consequences. Certain conditions could make those consequences considerably worse. State law identifies aggravating factors for a DWI that can lead to a harsher penalty. Prior offenses Under Minnesota’s statutory law...
When the court orders a custody arrangement, both the custodial and non-custodial parents have the right to seek a modification. However, the Minnesota family court has very strict modification requirements and always considers the best interests of the child above...
A family's future tends to be uncertain in the wake of a divorce. It is difficult to predict how you are your children will carry the emotional burden, especially if your spouse performs malicious acts throughout proceedings. Parental alienation is one example of...
Divorce means more than simply dividing things from your failed relationship. It may mean a successful escape from an emotionally abusive spouse. Some abusive partners may fall under the narcissist umbrella. Is your spouse one of them? Discover some of the signs that...
In past decades, divorce often meant taking your separation to court. However, while litigation is often necessary when couples have irresolvable differences, if you and your spouse prefer cooperation over combat, either mediation or collaboration may be good...
We have all seen them: those Minnesota license plates that are longer than the standard six characters and always start with a W. And we know what they mean: the vehicle's owner has multiple DUIs on their record. However, these license plates, commonly known as...
Families involved with the court system during Minnesota divorce and custody will encounter countless acronyms. Understanding these abbreviations can make it easier to navigate the legal system. These are some of the key acronyms used by attorneys, judges and others...
Focusing on the best interests of your kids may help you maintain your sanity during your divorce. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided to share legal and physical custody of your kids, you probably cannot cut your current husband or wife out of your life...
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