Minnesota Legal Blog

When and how you inform your spouse that you want to divorce can set the tone for all the proceedings to follow. Therefore, the approach you take deserves some deliberation and preparation beforehand. The timing of the conversation is very important. Equally important...

If you and your spouse share significant assets, you need a plan to divide property if your marriage ends. Minnesota follows equitable division standards, which means you must come up with a fair arrangement to split assets and debts, but not necessarily 50/50. ...

Breaking the news of your divorce may feel like the most daunting task, especially when it comes to thinking about how you will tell your children. However, the fact that you worry about the situation shows that you are a thoughtful, caring parent who wants to do...

Creating a successful parenting plan is a task that requires time and careful thought, but you do not have to be an expert in this kind of project, and few parents are.  With the guidance of a mediator, you can develop a parenting plan the court will approve because...

Do you have concerns about supporting yourself financially after divorce? In Minnesota, you can request spousal maintenance. Learn about the process involved in requesting spousal support and the factors Minnesota courts use to make a determination. Agreeing on...

In most situations, the division of property in a divorce is fairly easy. If a couple cannot agree, the court steps in and divides it equitably under the law. You may have to sell the house and split the proceeds or divide up the antiques you own between each other....

Minnesota allows divorcing parents to create a parenting plan instead of a court-ordered custody and visitation agreement. The court will review the plan to determine that it is in the child's best interest.  If you have minor children and are facing divorce, learn...

Minnesota’s winters are notoriously frigid. Whether you love bundling up and heading out into the cold or prefer to stay toasty indoors, you recognize the inherent dangers of the first few months of the year. Regardless, if you have to meet up with a former spouse to...

You have many decisions to make when you get a divorce in Minnesota. Perhaps one of the most difficult is what to do with the family home. While your gut feeling may be to fight to stay in the house, it may not be the ideal decision for you or your family. U.S. News...

When parents decide to divorce, the state makes sure that both individuals continue to support their children financially. Established in 2007, the Minnesota Child Support Guidelines provide basic calculations for child support amounts depending on both parents'...