The New Year is often a prime time for new divorces. With the holidays in the rearview mirror and year-end business concluded, disgruntled spouses find it is the right time to seek an official end to their marriage. A new study, however, suggests it is not the only...
Resolution Through Negotiation
Family law and child custody representation in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
Month: January 2014
Grandparents’ rights often overlooked by Minnesotans
This blog regularly reports on family law issues facing Twin City residents. From divorce deals to custody cases, Minnesota families have all sorts of regulations, which may affect their relationships with other members of the family. One of the relationships that are...
Former governor, wife of 26 years announce divorce agreement
When a married couple goes through a divorce in Minnesota, the parties have to divide their marital property in a way that meets standards of fairness under state law. This process is known as property division, or asset division. It's rarely easy, but it may be most...
New study shows more unmarried parents living together
Much of Minnesota family law has its origins in times when cohabitation outside of marriage was frowned upon and birth outside of marriage was considered scandalous. These attitudes have changed greatly in recent years. Statistics in a new government report show that...
St. Paul residents encouraged not to take divorce personally
It is advice that merits an eye-roll, but something that will truly serve your interests in the long run. Do not take divorce personally. While this may seem impossible, giving the familial nature of a split, objectifying the process can help St. Paul residents avoid...