There are a number of ways that age can play a role when child custody is decided in Minnesota and around the country; both the age of the parents and the age of the children involved may be factors. Bitter custody disputes can leave children emotionally scarred and...
Resolution Through Negotiation
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Why you should consider divorce mediation
There is a chance that you'll need to resolve your divorce case in a Minnesota courtroom. However, if you communicate reasonably well with your spouse, it may be possible to do so through alternate methods. In most cases, this means working with a mediator to come to...
What should I do during a parenting-time evaluation?
When divorces in Minnesota turn ugly and child custody disputes ensue, it often becomes necessary for the courts to order parenting-time evaluations. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, evaluators can gather information from multiple sources,...
5 Digital Tools That Make Co-Parenting Easier
Managing one household is difficult. It is infinitely more challenging to manage everyday life following a separation or divorce. Apps and software have been developed for seemingly everything, and here is further proof: there are digital tools that make it easier for...
3 tips for parents of young children going through mediation
Child custody battles aren't easy for parents because no parent wants to accept that their young children will be living at least part of the time with their other parent. Children will usually adapt to situations like these, but it is important to do what is best for...
What is a collaborative divorce?
When people get married in Minnesota, very few do so with the intention of getting divorced later on down the road. As ugly and contentious as divorces can get, if you and your partner’s situation is still quite amicable, then you may want to consider getting a...
Surviving divorce emotionally
No matter how amicable the split, ending a relationship is never easy. With all the time, money and emotions that were invested into their relationships, many couples in Minnesota find themselves wondering if they are capable of surviving this situation emotionally....
Types of child custody in Minnesota
Dividing assets and property when a marriage in Minnesota dissolves can be complicated in any circumstance. With 3.2 out of every 1,000 people getting divorced across the country in 2014, courts need to be prepared to handle these cases in the best interest of both...
Co-parenting and the holidays
Spouses who have children and are in the midst of a divorce may face certain challenges during the holiday season in Minnesota. Now that there are two separate households, the kids may feel confused and unsettled about the situation. Parents should work together so...
Older children and divorce
In Minnesota, it is not uncommon for couples to split and file for divorce once their children reach a certain age. Legal separations are often seen as less damaging to older children. Younger kids are often the focus for many counseling and therapeutic resources, not...