Divorce

Minnesota couples who are in a first marriage might be less likely to get divorced than couples in the 1970s and 1980s. About one-third of first marriages end in divorce. Furthermore, only around 15 percent of marriages since 2000 ended in divorce in the first eight...

Some Minnesota parents might be considering joint custody when their marriage comes to an end. Studies have shown that this may be the most beneficial arrangement for children, and this is the case even if there is a great deal of conflict between the parents or if...

Most pundits agree that the political divide in Minnesota and around the country has grown wider since Donald Trump won the presidency in November, and hopes that the country would come together and heal itself after a contentious election campaign have largely been...

For many Minnesota couples, going through the divorce process can be very difficult. However, some may have trouble finding their own identity once the divorce papers have been signed. Although it can be difficult for some to start moving in a new direction after the...

Minnesota residents might have heard about the rising rate of divorce for people over 50. This may become a point of worry for people within this age bracket; however, there are some nuances to consider with these divorce figures. While the divorce rate for people...

When a couple is considering divorce, one option that they may choose to exercise is a trial separation. This can allow them to decide if they are better off ending their marriage or reuniting and giving the relationship another try. While separation can help a couple...

Even those who are on solid financial ground may start having money trouble after going through a divorce, so reaching a practical settlement is important when dissolving a marriage. Minnesota residents may need to know how debt and bankruptcy proceedings affect a...

Older couples in Minnesota who are getting divorced echo a larger pattern emerging across the United States. While divorce is occurring less frequently among younger adults, it has almost doubled since the 1990s among adults who are 50 years or older. According to the...

Minnesota couples who are divorcing and who have gone through in vitro fertilization might not have considered what they will do with any frozen embryos. Typically, people who go through the procedure sign a contract that briefly addresses this issue and gives them...

Minnesota residents who are fans of actor Cuba Gooding Jr. may be interested to learn that the actor recently filed for divorce. Gooding Jr. had been married to his wife, whom he met while in high school, since 1994. The former couple has three children together --...