Minnesota residents who are going through a divorce may be aware that actor Johnny Depp's divorce from actress Amber Heard was finalized on Jan. 13. During the divorce, Heard has accused Depp of domestic violence while Depp had accused her of financial blackmail....
Divorce
When child custody exchanges become dangerous
For Minnesota parents going through a divorce, determining where their children will live and the way in which they will spend their time can be very difficult. Most parents want to spend holidays and special occasions with their children, but coming to an arrangement...
Timing a divorce
Minnesota couples may find that their marital problems have become insurmountable. At that point, they may decide that it is best to divorce. One thing that they should be aware of, however, is that timing can be an important factor in whether a divorce is amicable or...
Getting divorced after being married for decades
Minnesota residents may be interested to learn that more and more couples who have been married for decades are getting divorced. These splits often occur once the children have left the home and couples realize they are not as in love with each other as they once...
How divorce affects children
Many of the people who get divorced each year in Minnesota are parents of young children. In fact, all of the divorces that occur in the United States affect around 1 million children every year. Many of these children will have some trouble adjusting to their new...
Attorneys report increase in prenups for millennials
Minnesota millennials may be among those throughout the country who are signing prenuptial agreements in growing numbers, and the reasons may include an older age at marriage, the acquisition of family money, and entrepreneurship. With a prenup in place, people may...
Researchers report divorce rate dropped again
Married couples living in Minnesota might be less likely to divorce than in previous decades. According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research, the divorce rate around the country hit its lowest point in 2015 in almost 40 years. It has been steadily...
Court reduces child support payments for Amanda Stanton’s ex
Minnesota fans of "Bachelor in Paradise 2016" might know that one of its stars, Amanda Stanton, has recently had a change in the child support she receives from her ex-husband, Nick Buonfiglio. Stanton and Buonfiglio have two daughters and divorced in 2015. Stanton...
Dividing student loan debt in a divorce
When Minnesota couples who are ending their marriage think about property division, what comes to mind is usually marital assets. Dividing real estate, investments and cash during the divorce process can be very complicated. What a lot of people don't think about is...
What child support is for in Minnesota
While child support may help a parent cover the cost of raising a child, there are many costs that it may not cover. For instance, child support is not intended to pay for a babysitter for a young child or to pay for music lessons for a child to play on a select...


