Divorce courts strive to make decisions that serve the child's best interest, including decisions regarding child support. If the court ordered your ex-spouse to pay child support, you should be able to rely on those payments to meet your child's needs. But what...
Family Law
Professionals Who Can Help You Through Divorce
Divorce is complicated and emotionally taxing. Thankfully, no one needs to go through it alone. There are several types of professionals who have been through the process countless times, all of whom can provide support, guidance and counsel to help. Legal...
How Can Do-it-Yourself Divorce Go Wrong?
If you and your partner are divorcing and are committed to keeping it civil, pursuing a do-it-yourself divorce might sound tempting. You might have modest finances or no children or think you see eye-to-eye on all the pertinent issues. However, there are some things...
Postnuptial Agreement Mistakes to Avoid
People often talk about the benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement. Unfortunately, this information could come too late for couples who are already married. If you find yourself in this position, you have options. One of which is a postnuptial agreement. If a...
Important Boundaries to Set as a Divorcing Parent
The divorce process can leave people feeling lost and confused, especially when there was once a sense of stability in the marriage. If you’re considering divorce and your life is in flux, it can be hard to set and keep healthy boundaries. However, it’s boundaries...
What Factors Determine Child Support In Minnesota?
A pending divorce may lead to an assortment of complications, including determining child support. The parent who gains the most parenting time has a great amount at stake, wanting to ensure that he or she receives a fair amount of financial support. In Minnesota, a...
How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement
You may be ready to say, "I do," and spend the rest of your life with your partner, but you can still be interested in protecting yourself as an individual. Thus, you may be considering having a prenuptial agreement. You are not alone. One poll shows that about 40...
What to Know about Child Support in Minnesota
If you and your child's other parent are splitting up, or were never in a relationship at all, you should know that one of you may be required to pay child support. Having some essential background on child support issues in Minnesota can help you make informed...
Tips for Helping Your Child During Difficult Divorce Transitions
If you are getting divorced, you know it can be an upsetting, overwhelming experience. It can be even more so for your children. To make these times of transition a little easier on your children, you can do a few simple things. Make your house feel like home Your...
Parental Alienation What It Looks Like How To Stop It
The devastating idea of your ex turning your child against you is sure to cause feelings of anger and helplessness, but there are things you can do to stop parental alienation and to repair any damage the other parent has caused. Signs and examples of parental...