Studies out of the University of Minnesota are confirming that the divorce rate continues to climb. This uptick is especially dramatic among baby boomers. As this blog has contemplated numerous times, a so- called gray divorce can be difficult from a financial...
Resolution Through Negotiation
Family law and child custody representation in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
Year: 2014
Minnesota representatives join battle against divorce
Many social conservatives have been speaking out against gay marriage for years. While they seek to prevent same-sex couples from getting married, many in their ranks are also committing themselves to keeping opposite-sex couples married. Michelle Bachman of...
Minnesota Governor signs new child custody law into effect
Recently, Minnesota Governor, Mark Dayton, signed a new bill from the legislature into law, which will impact almost all divorces that involve children. Mainly, the new law redefines the factors a court will consider in determining whether joint custody is...
Former Minnesota Timberwolves Player Separates From Supermodel
Supermodel Adriana Lima and husband Marko Jaric recently announced they are separating. Jaric, a former NBA basketball player, played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for three seasons from 2006 to 2008. The message from the pair shared with People magazine suggested...
Minnesota’s Service Members At Risk For Divorce
We are all indebted to our local service men and women for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. We may not always appreciate, however, one of the biggest sacrifices: time with their family. As a result of deployment, travel and reassignment, thousands of...
Recent Minnesota court decision on child custody raises interest
A Detroit Lakes man regained parental rights to his 2½- year-old child this past week, after a court of appeals decided the man's mental impairment was not cause to terminate his status as the girl's father. The man has below-average functioning and an IQ of about 73....
Understanding how student loans are treated in a divorce
When couples in Minnesota go through major life events, they often look at their finances before doing anything. This is not only true for planning nuptials or a family, but also when a married couple decides to call it quits. Dissolution could cause many divorce and...
Olympic skier engaged in bitter child custody battle
Unfortunately, there are parents in Minnesota that have heated disagreements as to their child custody schedules. However, these personal battles are rarely in the best interests of the child and can cause great stress for the parents involved. Olympic skier Bode...
Relocation cases among the most difficult child custody disputes
Child custody disputes involving relocation are some of the most difficult cases to come before Minnesota family law courts. It's hard enough for many parents to get adequate time with their children when they live nearby, but when one parent has to move away for...
Is ‘conscious uncoupling’ a good concept for divorcing couples?
When a couple comes to the realization that their marriage is not working out, the process can often be emotionally painful. Those going through divorce will likely be left with questions and may wonder - what is the best approach to take when separating from my...