No two marriages are the same, and the issues that compel you to part ways with your spouse might be quite different that another couple. When you choose to end a marriage in a Minnesota court, however, certain issues will be constant across the board, no matter what...
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Resolving school choice issues in a divorce
If you and your spouse have determined that you want to move on in life without each other, you no doubt understand that your decision will have implications in your children's lives. Before your separate lifestyles can fully take effect, you must work out a child...
What happens to my retirement funds in a Minnesota divorce?
At some point in a marriage, ideally as early as possible, a couple will take steps to prepare for the future. Specifically, they will begin to save for their retirement using one or more of the tools available, such as a 401(k) or an IRA. If you and your spouse have...
How is real estate divided in a Minnesota divorce?
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 71.9 percent of Minnesotans owned their own home during the period of 2016-20. That means that when a Twin Cities couple gets divorced, they will probably have to figure out what to do with the house. This is an integral...
Is your business at risk during divorce?
While ending a marriage is certainly an emotional process, it is important to remember that it is also a legal process. This means that, as a business owner, you have more than just your feelings on the line. The integrity and survival of your business could be on the...
Are complex assets likely to complicate your divorce?
Minnesota residents are not immune to the possibility of getting a divorce. However, the complexity of a divorce case depends significantly on the details involved. For instance, if you have a considerable amount of wealth or valuable or unusual assets, your case...
Are real estate investments a concern in your divorce?
Minnesota real estate investors often make strategic moves in order to keep their investments generating lucrative income. However, they may not always take the steps necessary to ensure the protection of those investments from certain life events. In particular, if...
How do I plan for divorce in Minnesota?
You know it is time for you and your spouse to go separate ways. But before you tell your spouse, you need to put together a plan. So where do you start? Gathering documents on any relevant matters related to your marriage, your children and your spouse represents a...
Does divorce have you concerned about your investments?
Having investments can go a long way in supporting financial wealth. You may have started investing early on in your career in hopes of seeing significant payoff, and fortunately, your efforts have been successful. After your marriage, you and your spouse may have...
Divorce and child tax credits
This past July, approximately 36 million families began receiving enhanced child tax credit advance payments. It was welcome financial relief for many as a pandemic drags on, fueled by the COVID-19 delta variant. How the child tax credit (CTC) could affect custody and...