When a Minnesota married couple goes their separate ways, each spouse must come to terms with the situation in his or her own way. For spouses who are also parents together, coping with a divorce can be emotionally challenging. Singer/talk show host Kelly Clarkson recently mentioned several ways that she has found helpful as she does her best to…
Choosing to divorce is often a painfully difficult decision, especially for those with children. The trauma of breaking up a family can be very hard on children, and that is why some parents opt to stay together until the kids are ready to move out. For some in Minnesota, this may be a good arrangement, but for many more,…
Divorcing parents have a lot on their minds. They may be trying to figure out their own emotions, and this may make it difficult to recognize the confusion their children are feeling. While it is true that children of divorce often come through just fine and lead normal, well-adjusted lives, this seldom happens on its own. Minnesota parents can…
There is a lot going on during divorce. From figuring out things like child custody, spousal support and where you are going to live, it can be easy to overlook important matters during property division. Unfortunately, making even seemingly small mistakes when dividing up marital property can have a big financial impact on your future. Property division should not…
Divorce is seldom easy, and sometimes it comes at a time when other aspects of life seem to be derailing. Nevertheless, the courts in Minnesota seek to achieve fair and balanced resolutions to divorce disputes, particularly when it comes to the division of assets. While some may worry that a divorce will leave them struggling financially, others may wrongly…
Ending a marriage is far from just another legal process. The emotional side of divorce can easily distract you from some of the more important decisions that you will soon be facing, particularly when it comes to money. Protecting your finances during divorce is essential regardless of what emotions you might be struggling with. This is because decisions that…
Maintaining a safe, stable home environment after a divorce is important. This is especially true for mothers who hope to keep their children in the marital home. However, many women believe that keeping the house is unrealistic and begin emotionally preparing themselves to move on. This does not have to be the case. Like women all across Minnesota, you…
A divorce can be daunting for a number of reasons. For many in Minnesota and beyond, the uncertainty of the future is something that weighs heavily on them, especially if the breakup is highly emotional. Some who are facing the unexpected turn in their marriage may fear they will never recover from the devastation and loss. However, new research…
Being a parent is rewarding in so many different ways, but it also has plenty of challenges. From toddler tantrums to preteen drama, you have had no shortage of hurdles to clear. Things are different now, though. Not only is your child a teenager, but your divorce is making things even more complicated for both of you. You are…
Minnesota spouses who are considering divorce often weigh the pros and cons before coming to a decision. This is a smart idea since jumping into something as life-changing as a marriage breakup is not something one should do recklessly. For those who are unhappy about their spouses’ decision to end the marriage, it can be difficult to see the…
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