Once a divorce is finalized, many ex-spouses experience a wave of difficult emotions. The reality that a marriage is over can set in quickly and it can be understandably overwhelming. People have to adjust to different schedules, a new home and a new lifestyle....
Adoption law passed: Will Minnesota follow Wisconsin’s lead
There are parents all across Minnesota who would do anything to protect their children. They go to great lengths to be sure a child is protected, cared for and as happy as possible. This is true whether a parent is biological parent or adoptive...
Is $7,000 monthly child support award ludicrous?
Arguing about child support in court is something that no parent wants to have to do. However, it can be a necessary fight to have when the well-being and care of a child is at stake. In general, child support cases involve one parent who wants or needs it and another...
Could it pay to be ‘Minnesota nice’ during a divorce?
We have all heard the phrase "Minnesota nice" and many of us are okay with the fact that others see us as kind, polite and well-mannered people in general. However, the fact is that we are not always nice. We can be aggressive, angry and unforgiving when it comes to...
Custody battle crosses international borders
Many Minnesota parents cite a "battle" when it comes to child custody. People refer to it as a battle because it can be a very difficult fight between two sides that both have a lot at stake. However, once an agreement has been reached or a judge has made a ruling, it...
