Divorce can be traumatic for children. However, there are ways you can help to reduce the stress they might feel throughout the legal process — and after the proceedings have concluded. It’s important to take the time to understand divorce from y…
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A divorce settlement agreement, which becomes a Judgment and Decree, if arrived at by joint agreement, is a contract between you and your spouse that resolves the issues relating to your divorce. All issues relating to division of assets, parenting a…
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If you and your spouse or co-parent are parting ways or encounter issues post-divorce, making decisions concerning your children can be difficult. While every parent wants to create a parenting time arrangement that is in the best interests of their…
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LGBTQ+ families often face unique issues in divorce. While certain matters cannot be adequately addressed in litigation, collaborative divorce offers creative solutions that might not otherwise be available in the courtroom. This form of alternative…
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If you have come to this page, chances are you are thinking about divorce. Whether you have just begun considering the possibility or are on the verge of filing, you probably have questions about Minnesota divorce laws, including grounds for divorce.…
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Most divorcing parents are, understandably, concerned about the impact that the divorce will have on their children, including their emotional development and their future relationships. You may worry that your children may feel helpless and afraid i…
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Minnesota courts encourage children to have frequent and substantial contact with both parents, provided they have shown the ability to act in the best interests of the child. Effective as of August 1, 2024, House File 3204 was enacted into law with…
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Strategic Tips for a Successful Divorce Mediation Divorce, child custody disputes, and other family law matters are profoundly difficult situations that cause emotional and financial turmoil. Even if the two parties are working together to settle the…
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Minnesota family law provides several forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that let you keep your divorce out of the regular court system. In divorce mediation, a neutral third party works with both of you to help you reach agreements on the…
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Parents are not the only people who may seek custody of a child in Minnesota. State law allows a non-parent to petition for custody under rather exceptional circumstances and is distinct from a child protection proceeding initiated by the state. Thir…
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