Family Law

When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, it may become increasingly difficult to communicate with one another. Feelings of anger, resentment, frustration and sadness may cloud your ability to talk to your spouse and work through pertinent issues to settle your...

Social media is something you likely use on a daily basis. You probably check social media several times daily to catch up with friends, learn about new topics, stay up to date on the news, entertain yourself etc. Most people have similar social media habits and...

Many divorcing parents have one thing at the forefront of their mind: the children. Divorce is stressful for everybody, and many parents focus heavily on how to make it easier on their kids. One such method gaining popularity is a “nesting” living situation. Nesting...

If you are thinking about getting divorced or recently ended your marriage and you have kids, it is important to carefully go over child custody issues. Aside from reviewing your options and doing everything in your power to protect the best interests of your child,...

While you and your partner make plans to separate in the Minneapolis area, you may be wondering what negotiation options you have. If you want to settle disputes with your soon-to-be former partner outside of the courtroom, divorce mediation may be able to help you...

If you have fallen in love and developed a deep relationship with someone, it makes sense to do everything in your power to strengthen the bond. This involves making sure you understand the legal implications of marriage, as well as engaging in positive patterns. A...

When the court orders a child custody agreement, the understanding is that it may one day need modification. The needs of children and parents change over time, often resulting in a need to change custody. Court standard for modification Minnesota typically requires a...

When you have a parenting plan in place with your ex, it can introduce several new challenges. Among these are holidays and family trips. When your co-parent plans a vacation with your child, you might experience increased anxiety. It is natural to have concern for...

When going through a divorce, most couples want to avoid as much stress and financial burden as possible. For many, this means trying to avoid taking the case to court. Collaborative divorce provides one potential way to do that. It does not work for everyone,...

Co-parenting is one of the best arrangements to have after a divorce, both for children and for the parents. However, not every set of parents will stay within a close distance of each other for their child's entire childhood. In these situations, is it still possible...