In this ever-changing world in which we live in, few words are truly timeless. Nevertheless, a judge in Minnesota has seen advice he gave nearly 20 years ago find a new audience recently. After reading his blunt words of wisdom, readers may agree that the advice will...
Resolution Through Negotiation
Family law and child custody representation in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
Year: 2013
Women, gambling and divorce in Minnesota
Divorces can take their toll on the individuals involved. This obvious notion, however, is often times take for granted until someone is actually embroiled in a divorce. Most people do not appreciate the challenges until they are directly confronted with them....
Divorce advice for Minnesota couples focuses on the psyche
The Huffington Post just published a new list of five things that you will need in order to get through a divorce. They include music, food, a TV show, and splurging on yourself. Although these items may not seem overly practical, the point of the piece is critical....
Former Minnesota Twin getting divorced
Things have been pretty good for David Ortiz since he left the Twins to play for the Boston Red Sox. He has blossomed into a superstar power hitter while also earning a World Series ring along the way. One constant during his roller coaster ride from the minor leagues...
St. Paul debates merits of permanent alimony after divorce
The Minnesota legislature is considering another significant change to the state's family law scheme. This time, alimony has come under the microscope. Often times the most contentious issue of a divorce, alimony can be permanent in almost every state . But, given the...
Minnesota child custody legislation apparently shelved
Just one year ago, the Minnesota legislature was engaged in spirited debates about the amount of parenting time that each divorcing spouse should get. Current laws set a baseline of twenty-five percent for each parent. The remaining fifty percent is set by the...
Minnesota Court Case Puts Divorcees on Notice
One of the most important issues in a divorce is a couple's pension rights. While the issue is not as crucial for divorces involving younger couples, baby boomers nearing retirement know how significant this money is for retirement. Now, a new Minnesota Supreme Court...
Parenting classes may be prerequisite for Minnesota parents
According to local reports, there is bipartisan support for a new bill that would require all parents to take a parenting class upon getting a divorce. Minnesota legislators will decide whether to limit the law to parents only in contested cases, as the law sits...
Minnesota foster parents win child custody dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently decided that a local foster couple was better suited to care for a pair of children than the children's maternal grandparents. The young girls, now ages 2 and 3, were initially placed in foster care after police discovered traces...
Minnesota Trail Blazed Collaborative Divorce
This blog regularly reports on the evolution of the divorce process. The negative connotations associated with divorce may be deserved but, more and more, these negative connotations are becoming irrelevant. Minnesota harbors divorce proceedings that encourage...