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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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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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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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Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Minnesota

Going through a divorce isn’t easy, and the litigation process can make it that much harder. Fortunately, you don’t need to go through a stressful, lengthy, and contentious battle in court to end your marriage. In Minnesota, there are several for… Read More
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Post-Divorce Checklist What to do When the Divorce is Finalized

After the divorce proceedings are over and the final judgment has been issued, there are still many loose ends that may need to be tied up. It’s important to create a post-divorce checklist to keep yourself organized as you go through the process o… Read More
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Getting a Divorce When You Have a Special Needs Child

When a marriage is dissolved, it can take a major toll on parents and their children. However, when there is a special needs child involved there are additional issues that need to be addressed. Parents must be willing to work collaboratively on thes… Read More
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Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce

During the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely shared financial responsibilities, budgeted together, and pooled your incomes. However, divorce can bring about many financial changes — and the process requires you to take a close loo… Read More
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Tips to Make Transitions Easier for Your Child

Divorce doesn’t only have an impact on the couple — it affects the children as well. After a divorce, the children will likely not see both their parents on a daily basis. They might also have to adjust to a new environment if a parent has moved.… Read More
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