If you're getting divorced, you may be facing a great deal of anxiety about the future of your livelihood and your estate. While these are certainly reasonable fears, a divorce does not have spell disaster, and it does not have to be social and professional suicide....
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3 things for men to do for divorce mediation
Divorce mediation is a way that you can work out the terms of your divorce with your ex-wife instead of going to a trial and letting the judge decide them for you. You must prepare before you go into the first mediation session. This preparation puts you in a position...
The basics of Minnesota marital property laws
After being married for more than 30 years, you and your spouse have accumulated significant assets. Sine you were married, the two of you purchased various properties, including your main residence and a vacation home on the lake. In addition to these assets, there...
What factors matter in Minnesota child custody cases?
Single parents in Minnesota have a lot to think about. They must make sure that their children are cared for and have everything they need. When single parents learn that they will be thrust into a child custody battle for any reason, they usually want reassurance...
Things to consider if divorcing later in life.
People grow throughout the course of their relationships and sometimes they grow apart. If this does happen, there is no formula to calculate how long the process will take. Sometimes the priorities couples have when they are beginning a marriage change over the...
Do family vacations increase the chance of divorce?
If you've ever gone on a vacation, chances are you've experienced the post-vacation blues. After having the time of your life in a new place, it can be difficult to go back to monotonous "normal" life. Unfortunately, the post-vacation blues do not always go away...
Time of year can affect sale of residential property
Our readers may have noticed some interesting trends with regard to how and when homes appear on the real estate market. It may seem like there are rarely homes for sale in the dead of winter, but when the weather begins to warm up more homeowners place "for sale"...
What is the construction law for home improvement warranties?
In Minnesota, construction can be a tricky business for both the property owner and the contractor. Understanding how the law works when it comes to warranties for home improvement can be complex. Both the builder and the client need to be aware of the laws and, if...
Boundary issues can be tough disputes to resolve
Our Minneapolis readers may be familiar with the saying, "good fences make good neighbors." The statement implies that as long as individuals who live in close proximity to each other can delineate where their land stops and others' begins, and no one interferes with...
Are there different designations for commercial zoning?
Some areas of any given city in Minnesota may be designated as primarily residential, and thus are zoned for family homes, while others are primarily businesses and zoned for commercial use. Minneapolis and surrounding communities utilize different zoning plans and...