When married couples go through a divorce in Minnesota, it affects the whole family. Parents who are able to co-parent successfully are able to improve their relationship with their children and each other. For many divorcing couples, co-parenting is a challenging...
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What happens to my health insurance in a divorce?
During your marriage, your spouse carried you on his or her health insurance policy. Now that you are in the middle of a divorce in Minnesota - you may be wondering what will happen to your health insurance once it is finalized. Divorce can affect your health...
How can I survive financially after my divorce?
Whether you are thinking about filing for divorce or in the midst of one, dealing with the situation is never easy. However, there are some ways you can protect your finances so you can improve your chances for a new start after your divorce has been finalized in...
Understanding mortgages and divorce
The house is one of the biggest assets a couple has. When the marriage ends, so does the joint ownership of the residence. Unless spouses can agree amicably about who gets to keep the home and who is responsible for the mortgage, things can become complicated. The...
How can I protect my child from a messy divorce?
If you are in the midst of a divorce in Minnesota, you may be wondering how to deal with things because there is a child involved. Even if your divorce is turning into a really messy one, here are some ways you can shelter your child from the aftermath.Fox News...
Summer parenting time: tips for avoiding and resolving conflict
When parents divorce with children, one of the biggest issues is naturally how parenting time will be divided. Summer can provide particular challenges to co-parenting by divorced parents. Children may have lessons, activities and camps to attend, sometimes with...
Can my parental rights be reinstated?
If you have had your parental rights revoked, you may be able to have them reinstated thanks to the Family Reunification Act of 2013. It used to be that once your legal relationship with your child was terminated, you were not eligible to have it reinstated. As a...
Risks of trial may merit negotiation of divorce settlement
A spouse facing divorce can have a range of emotions about the breakdown of the marriage that may include sadness, resignation, anxiety, despair, anger or embarrassment, depending on the circumstances. Some people going into the divorce process feel extreme hostility...
Divorce and marital property
Divorce is not just a dissolution of marriage, it also a dividing of marital property and financial assets. Some people in Minnesota find it easy to reach an agreement, while others find the path a bit more difficult. People who want to protect their rights and their...
How does parental relocation affect child custody?
If you have been awarded primary custody of your children and want to move out of Minnesota, you may face certain challenges if there is a parenting time agreement in place. Noncustodial parents have rights that may be violated if they do not agree to the relocation...