Most Minnesota residents would likely count a family home among their most valuable assets. It's no wonder then that, in cases where an individual is going through a divorce, questions related to a previously shared home and the division of real estate often weigh...
Property Division
Will an improved economy mean more divorces?
It's been roughly seven years since the major economic collapse occurred that is now widely known as the Great Recession of 2008. When the housing market tanked, banks followed along with other national and global markets. Companies went out of business, people lost...
How to limit the IRS’ share of your divorce settlement
Divorce signals numerous changes in an individual’s life. In addition to changes to one's living situation child custody arrangements and personal finances; individuals going through the divorce process would also be wise to understand the possible tax implications...
Are U.S. doctors are more likely to divorce?
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, in 2008, roughly 14,250 physicians were licensed and working at medical clinics and hospitals throughout the state. Home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, Minnesota is home to some of the most well-respected and...
When it comes to household finances, are you and your spouse equals?
All married couples disagree and argue about things. However, according to a 2013 Kansas State University study, money is by far the topic that couples argue about most and, in some cases, arguments about finances can ultimately ruin a marriage. For many people, money...
How can couples who live together account for shared property, assets and debt
According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2012, roughly 47 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 18 were not married. Of single U.S. adults, nearly 40 percent are divorced while the remaining 60 percent have never been married. Statistics from 2011...
Handling debt in a divorce
When spouses choose to divorce, steps must be taken to untangle their shared finances and financial responsibilities. In many cases, divorcing spouses are able to avoid litigation and, with the help of their respective attorneys, work out the terms related to the...
Dividing property, assets and debts in divorce
A major element of dissolving a marriage is to sever financial ties between divorcing spouses with regard to shared property, assets and debts. Aside from child custody issues, matters related to the division of property and assets are among the most important and...
Preparing for the divorce process
In this blog and in the media, much attention is paid to the emotional struggles that accompany divorce. There's no doubt that the divorce process can stir up a myriad of negative and conflicting feelings and emotions. Compounding the difficulties of coping with these...
The divorce process: seeing and understanding the bigger picture
The financial repercussions of a divorce can reverberate for years and negatively impact an individual's ability to meet future goals. While going through a divorce, some individuals are so overcome by the associated emotional aspects that they aren't able to see the...