Having children is a major step in life. After all, you will commit to having someone else in your life, hopefully, for the rest of your life. You will experience highs and lows with your kids, and your spouse will likely be there to help. Over the years, you and your...
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Don’t forget division of debt when thinking about divorce
Though it may seem odd to some, one of your goals for the year may be to end your unhappy marriage. Perhaps past years’ goals have related to working through your marital problems, going to counseling, communicating better or other general ways to work on your...
Options are available for handling considerable debt
Money problems can quickly get out of hand. It may seem as if a simple issue arose for you at first, but then additional financial burdens piled on. As a result, you found yourself with substantial debt, and now, you worry that you will never be able to pay off what...
Account for your intangible business assets during divorce
You, like many other Minnesota entrepreneurs, likely consider your business a major part of your life. You have worked hard to ensure that your operations remain stable and that you generate a revenue that allows you and your employees to earn a respectable income....
Legal standing, grounds are needed to challenge a will
No one wants family drama to overshadow the passing of a loved one. Unfortunately, situations could arise after a family member’s demise that cause surviving loved ones to question whether everything pertaining to probate is legitimate. For example, you may have...
Did a breach of fiduciary duty damage your company?
When you first started running your business, you likely learned very quickly that you could not do everything on your own. Though you may have tried to just work more hours and keep everything together yourself, your business grew to a point at which you needed to...
How to approach stock investments during property division
Property division is a difficult endeavor. You have to find creative solutions to some challenging asset problems. For example, what’s the best way to handle the family lakeside cabin? How should you go about divvying up a small business? These are questions that...
4 tips for telling the kids about divorce
Children often like sameness and emotional stability. Unfortunately, divorce can disrupt these desires to their core. While each child is unique and can have very different reactions, it's crucial to approach this sensitive discussion in a way that puts them at ease....
Dealing with a narcissistic ex on child custody matters
Being involved in a relationship with someone who's a narcissist is a challenge. When you have children with them, walking away might not be such an easy feat because you'll have to figure out how to work out the custody matters. This can feel like a hopeless battle...
Ending a marriage can be a healthy choice
While making the decision to end your marriage can be a difficult, stressful choice, the reality is that many people are doing the right thing by moving on. Not all marriages are built to last, whether it's because of not getting along, growing apart or other issues....