Divorce

Dissipation of assets is a legal concept that applies when one estranged spouse wastes marital property in anticipation of or during a divorce. In some Minnesota cases, spouses are vindictive toward one another. One spouse would rather waste money than see the other...

The divorce rate in Minnesota and around the country increased during the 70s and 80s, but the effects from this trend are still being felt in the decades after. The baby boomer generation is aging into retirement, and the patterns of divorce that have affected their...

Although money can be one of the leading reasons why a Minnesota couple divorces, ending a marriage can amplify the issue even as resolutions are sought. There are several important financial areas that are tackled during divorce negotiations, and it is helpful to...

When Minnesota couples decide to end their marriages due to irreconcilable differences, both parties often seek a fair and equitable divorce settlement. However, sometimes there are situations in which one spouse makes demands that are entirely unreasonable. In such...

Many Minnesota couples do not want think about what would happen if they get a divorce before they have even gotten married. However, 45 to 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. This is why couples who are considering marriage should have discussions about...

The primary residence is usually the most valuable asset in Minnesota divorce cases, and it is generally dealt with early in property division negotiations. If one spouse owned the property before the couple married, the residence may be viewed as separate property...

Minnesota couples who are living together but aren't married may want to reconsider buying a house together. While it may be seen as a step on the road to marriage, the law treats a couple differently when they aren't actually husband and wife. For instance, if the...

Minnesota parents who are ending their marriage may want to take some steps to reduce the impact that it has on their kids. While divorces are always hard, a parent may be able to make the process seem more like a life change than a traumatic event. Children may find...

Property division discussions between divorcing spouses in Minnesota often become contentious, and these negotiations can be particularly challenging when one or both of the parties involved owns a business or holds a major stake in one. Placing a dollar value on a...

Over the years, many Minnesota residents have moved to other states, and people from other states have relocated to Minnesota. This pattern of migration replicated across the U.S. has shaped the country's history as people move to new places in order to better their...