Family Law

As you may have discovered, there are two equally correct ways to view a divorce. It is the dissolution of a relationship, the final acknowledgment that marriage simply did not work as hoped. Divorce is also a new beginning, an opportunity for two individuals to set...

Going through a divorce is a challenging and emotional process. It is even more difficult when you and your spouse have children together. Sometimes, bad feelings between spouses can create a situation where one parent knowingly or accidentally turns the children...

As you age, you may find yourself contemplating divorce more often and wondering what comes next. Gray divorces present some unique financial and emotional struggles, and it is important to keep them in mind while going through this process. Retirement issues...

Financial disagreements are often at the root of marital issues, and during divorce those disagreements may lead to intense anxiety, fear and resentment about an anticipated court-ordered division of money and property. Many divorcing spouses find it tempting to try...

The most common custody arrangement after divorce is co-parenting. This is the most popular choice because having both parents involved with raising a child is in the best interest of the child. However, the logistics of co-parenting can be challenging. This is why...

Divorce is an expensive endeavor in terms of emotional investment and time. However, divorce can also be very difficult on the pocketbook as well. Many people focus on the costs after divorce, including property division, child support, and potential alimony. However,...

Parents who decide to end their marriage are faced with a myriad of issues to tackle. One of the most difficult may be that of child custody. Not only are their heavy emotions when separating a family, but it is hard to determine what situation is best for the...

A Minnesota custody order outlines who has legal and physical custody along with any expected support from one party to the other. The court does not choose who has custody based on emotion. Instead, the court determines child custody based on the best interests of...

According to Justia, some of the complicated and emotional matters that individuals face gets related to family relationships. These issues often evolve with time as the needs of their children changes. Similarly, it might be as a result of the spouses growing apart...

Navigating a divorce is never easy. Even when couples separate on relatively friendly terms, there are some serious challenges and potential hidden pitfalls involved in dividing property and planning a financial future. With emotions running high, it can be hard to...