Some Minnesota couples whose marriages are coming to an end consider mediation as a means of reaching an agreement on property division and other matters as an alternative to litigation. But mediation does not always work, and for some couples there could be signs...
Minnesotans may have heard that people whose crimes were committed when they were minors and who were subsequently tried as adults and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole are receiving resentencing hearings. Some of these juvenile lifers are being...
There are people in Minnesota whose spouses employ such subtle abuse tactics that neither party may be aware, exactly, of what is happening. Spousal emotional abuse often manifests in the victim a feeling that something is wrong along with an inability to pinpoint...
Teenagers tend to make mistakes. The teenage brain doesn't analyze the potential for risks and consequences as well as the adult brain. That can result in unnecessary risk-taking or just bad decisions. Many teenagers experiment with drugs and alcohol without really...
When a Minnesota couple is getting a divorce and one or both of them owns a business, that asset will usually be divided along with other shared marital property. The couple will need to decide whether to have a skilled valuation analyst do a calculation of value or a...
Minnesota couples are most likely to get divorced after the summer season. Divorces are also more likely after other holidays such as Christmas. Those who study the issue say that men tend to view the process in a sterile and efficient manner while women tend to take...
When a Minnesota couple no longer wants to stay together, they can opt to get a divorce. However, some couples are deciding to hold off on going through the divorce process due to the uncertainty of the future of health care in the United States. For example, some...
The largest asset owned by a married couple is usually their home. Therefore, it's generally the most contested asset in the event of a divorce. Couples going through a divorce in Minnesota should avoid acting out of emotion when dealing with the family home during...
Although many Minnesota residents have some idea of what to expect when it comes to divorce, going through the actual process can be difficult and stressful. Furthermore, the prospect of ending a significant relationship and not getting to spend time with the children...
Many Minnesota residents who get married end up divorcing by the time they turn 30. While a worker in any field can get divorced, those employed in certain high-stress workplaces may actually be more likely to divorce than others. This is because workplace stress can...
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