Divorce

Minnesota, like all other states, has a no-fault divorce law that allows couples to end irretrievably damaged marriages without having to prove wrongdoing, but that does not necessarily mean that behavior like infidelity or domestic violence is without consequence....

Minnesota couples may have heard that the divorce rate in the U.S. is at about 50 percent, but it can be difficult to understand why the number is so high. There are myriad reasons why a couple decides to end their marriage, and while infidelity and substance abuse...

The primary objective in a Minnesota divorce when it comes to finances should be to achieve economic security for both parties to the extent possible. Where such security is not possible, a workable plan may allow piece of mind before, during after the stress of the...

When a Minnesota couple is ending their marriage, they may not realize that they have many options when it comes to resolving their conflicts. These options potentially include an uncontested divorce, mediation, a collaborative divorce or litigation. An uncontested...

Many Minnesota residents enjoy spending time on social media sites. They post vacation photos and share tidbits about their lives. However, most people do not realize that these seemingly innocuous online interactions could be used against them in divorce court....

Minnesota residents who were fans of the Jackson 5 might be interested in learning that Jermaine Jackson's third wife filed for divorce on June 23. The couple has been married for 12 years. On Nov. 28, 2015, Jackson's wife, Halima Rashid, was arrested for domestic...

While Minnesotans may have heard media reports stating that divorce rates are falling, the trend among baby boomers to divorce in increasing numbers may be driving the overall rate to above 50 percent. Today's marriages are lasting longer, but people are also being...

A 2014 report from the University of Minnesota reported that older adults were divorcing at an increasing rate. When older couples end their marriage, there may be a more complex division of property because there are more assets to divide. The same may be true in a...

When Minnesota parents file for divorce, the future of the children is a central concern. According to the president of Amity Mediation Workshop, even the best efforts by parents to keep the interests children at the center of the process are often undermined by...

Over the past decade, the divorce rates have remained steady around the country and may actually be declining for the most part. One of the main reasons is because people in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. are generally waiting longer to get married rather than...