Dividing assets in a divorce is a complex process, even when it comes to lower-value property. In fact, managing the division of items like household contents can be overwhelming because there may simply be a lot of it. Knowing what the property-division process looks...

When a loved one dies, the grief and shock can be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. While some plans can wait, other steps should be taken immediately. We hope the following guidelines will help...

People typically do not decide to end their marriage with a single conversation. Rather, parties often go through stages of breaking the news. First, they tell their spouse, then their kids and then their loved ones. Each of these conversations can be fraught and...

If child custody and support is an issue of your divorce, you know that navigating this process is not just about what you need and want. You must also think about solutions that are in your child's best interests. In fact, many Minnesota and Wisconsin parents are...

If you are like tens of thousands of other people in Minnesota and Wisconsin, you own a cabin. Whether you use it periodically during hunting season, or you essentially live there, your cabin can be a home away from home. And just like your primary residence, a cabin...

Every year, obligor-parents fail to pay millions of dollars in child support, causing obligees across Minnesota to struggle financially. In fact, statistics from the Minnesota Department of Human Services show that about 77 percent of child support cases have some...

Ending an unfulfilling or unsafe marriage is not an easy decision to make. People rarely decide to do so without considerable thought and examination of alternatives. Thus, if you are ready to end your marriage and file for divorce, knowing that your spouse "objects"...

Financial security after divorce can be a primary concern for anyone about to end their marriage. And it can be especially troubling for someone who was financially dependent on their spouse. However, while your finances will change, options like pursuing spousal...

Many people say that the key to a good marriage is good communication. The same could be said for a good divorce. When parties communicate effectively during a split, they can reach agreements more quickly and avoid costly missteps. Here are some tips for improving...

A divorce can be challenging on multiple levels, especially when creating a parenting time schedule for your child. Knowing what types of schedules are appropriate given a child's developmental stage can help minimize problems and make for an outcome that serves your...