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Refinancing Your Mortgage in Divorce

In many cases, a married couple will take out a mortgage to purchase the family home. In the event of divorce, any mortgage taken out during the course of the marriage will be treated as marital property and must be divided between the parties. If ne… Read More
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Divorcing a Narcissistic Personality Type

Going through a divorce is never easy — but it can be even more challenging when your former spouse has a narcissistic personality. Narcissists often seek to “win-at-all-costs” during divorce proceedings, regardless of the pain and expense infl… Read More
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Social Security Benefits and Divorce

Financial matters are a significant part of divorce. Not only does this include dividing property, allocating debts, and determining alimony — but Social Security benefits should also be addressed. This can be a crucial issue when it comes to finan… Read More
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How Does Cohabitation Affect Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota?

Divorce can bring significant financial changes to the lives of the parties — particularly for a spouse who was economically dependent upon the other. Spousal maintenance can be crucial to help a spouse who was not employed during the marriage get… Read More
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One of the beneficial aspects of collaborative divorce is that it can be done via virtual meeting platforms from anywhere.

Location is Not an Issue in Collaborative Divorce

If you are considering divorce, there are several different methods that can be used. One way to divorce that has become increasingly popular as a result of the pandemic is collaborative divorce. The collaborative process does not involve going to co… Read More
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My Spouse Won’t Agree to Mediation — What Can I Do?

Divorce litigation can be a lengthy process, and it doesn’t always result in the best outcome. Due to the cost-effectiveness and low-conflict approach utilized, alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative divorce have… Read More
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How Does Presumption of Parentage Work in Same-Sex Marriage?

A legal presumption can allow a court to reach a certain conclusion once a specific set of facts have been established. When it comes to parentage, Minnesota recognizes a legal presumption of paternity when the parents of a child are married. Signifi… Read More
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Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney at the Consultation

Meeting a divorce attorney for the first time might feel overwhelming. However, there are a few things you can do in advance to prepare for the consultation, including compiling a list of questions you might have. It’s important to have a basic und… Read More
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Co-Parenting and Summer Break Schedules in Different States

Co-parenting is challenging enough — but it can become even more complicated when school is out for the summer and the children are splitting their time between parents who live far apart or in different states. When co parenting in different state… Read More
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How is a Family Business Valued and Divided in Divorce?

If you or your spouse owns a business and you decide to part ways, you might be wondering “how is a business valued in a divorce?” Often, a business is the most valuable asset a couple owns. While you may have spent years, or even decades, growin… Read More
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