Many Minnesota couples learn quickly that it takes more than good looks and happy feelings to make a marriage last. For some, that means buckling down and getting to the hard work of learning to accept and even appreciate each other’s differences and bond over commonalities. Just as every marriage is different, so is every divorce. Nevertheless, there are…
When a divorce is contentious and a couple cannot agree on how to settle their disputes, it is common for them to take the matter to court and let the attorneys battle it out. However, when children are involved and child custody matters are at stake, many parents do not want to add more drama to an already stressful…
According to the United States Census Bureau, marriage and divorce rates are in a bit of a flux throughout the nation — although there are regional variances. A look back over the ten-year period between 2008 and 2018 reveals the following statistics: National marriage rates have fallen somewhat significantly. In 2008, roughly 17.9 women out of every thousand who…
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined, based on the number of divorces the previous year and total United States population, that 3.2 divorces occurred per every 100,000 people. This number is a reasonable estimation but isn’t exactly correct. Why? The data provided by the CDC is calculated by numbers provided from 44 states and…
No matter how long a person has been married, going through a divorce can be a difficult process. It is especially difficult to deal with when children are involved. Minnesota co-parents may be interested in learning a few strategies to help make the co-parenting process easier. Problems that led to the divorce can make communication between co-parents difficult. While…
As the holiday season comes to an end, some married couples in Minnesota are deciding to part ways. Though divorce may be something that people think about for a long time, often January is the month that they choose to file the paperwork. The first month of the year has gotten such a reputation for an increase in divorce…
Minnesota women who go through a divorce may experience different challenges in comparison to men. One of the biggest challenges they face has to do with a change in their finances. While men seem to increase their income after a divorce, women often experience more than a 20% decrease in their income and are more likely to live in…
To begin, let’s breakdown what is divorce mediation and collaborative divorce? Mediation is a divorce method that unites both parties using a mediator. The mediator is the neutral third-party that assist the couple in reaching compromises. Attorneys are not required to be present, so if some issues need resolution but you want to avoid litigation and attorneys, and feel…
Most couples in Minnesota end their marriage because they feel that their relationship is unhealthy or because they no longer love or trust each other. There are other couples, though, who are ending their marriage purely for financial reasons. Some have referred to this as a strategic divorce. It may allow a couple to save money on taxes or…
Infidelity often spells the end of a marriage. This is true even when no physical indiscretions take place. Emotional affairs fall into this category, which occurs when a spouse shares a strong emotional bond with a person outside of the marital relationship. While there is no infidelity in the traditional sense, emotional affairs can still wreck a marriage, as…
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