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...
President Obama has introduced plans to ease child support rules for noncustodial parents who are in prison. It is part of an effort to reform the criminal justice system and make it easier for individuals to reenter society after they are released. Republicans say...
Law enforcement in Minnesota and the rest of the nation arrest people for drug possession more than any other type of offense. According to a report released by the Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union, low-level drug offenses, such as those for...
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...
Minnesota parents who go through a divorce are usually awarded joint legal custody by the court. This means that both parents have equal rights to make decisions about certain aspects of their children's lives. When parents share joint custody, they won't always agree...
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...
In Minnesota, most children who are charged with crimes go through juvenile court rather than adult criminal court. Before a juvenile court judge will accept a guilty plea from minor defendants, the judge will first advise them and make certain that they understands...
Many single Minnesota parents rely on child support in order to provide for their children. However, there are some who often hear complaints about how much child support they are receiving. In some cases, the complaints may be coming from the other parent who is...
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