Divorce

The issues that cause Minnesota couples to end their marriage often make negotiating the terms of property division difficult. To avoid costly financial mistakes, people must make a conscious effort to examine closely the details of the settlement. The property...

Some Minnesota couples whose marriages are coming to an end consider mediation as a means of reaching an agreement on property division and other matters as an alternative to litigation. But mediation does not always work, and for some couples there could be signs...

Minnesota couples are most likely to get divorced after the summer season. Divorces are also more likely after other holidays such as Christmas. Those who study the issue say that men tend to view the process in a sterile and efficient manner while women tend to take...

When a Minnesota couple no longer wants to stay together, they can opt to get a divorce. However, some couples are deciding to hold off on going through the divorce process due to the uncertainty of the future of health care in the United States. For example, some...

Although many Minnesota residents have some idea of what to expect when it comes to divorce, going through the actual process can be difficult and stressful. Furthermore, the prospect of ending a significant relationship and not getting to spend time with the children...

Many Minnesota residents who get married end up divorcing by the time they turn 30. While a worker in any field can get divorced, those employed in certain high-stress workplaces may actually be more likely to divorce than others. This is because workplace stress can...

As many Minnesota residents preparing to go through the dissolution of a marriage know, the divorce process can be expensive. In fact, a divorce costs an average of $10,000 to $15,000. Because a divorce usually involves large amounts of money, there are many divorce...

During the emotional turmoil and insecurity about the future created by divorce, many Minnesota couples turn to their relatives and friends for support. However, they often receive well-meaning but ill-informed advice on finances and the law. Much of what passes for...

Minnesota residents who are remarrying and are looking to come together in blended family situations have important financial and legal considerations to keep in mind. More and more families are being formed in this fashion. Indeed, a 2015 report showed that 16...

There may be a significant disparity in income among some Minnesota couples who are getting a divorce. While in the past it was almost always the husband who made more money, women's incomes are beginning to catch up. Women in particular might want to be careful about...