Along with matters of child custody and visitation, one of the biggest issues that must be settled in many divorce cases is who, if anyone, gets to keep the house. Although keeping the home is often a top priority during divorce, it may not always make sense. Therefore, before going head-to-head with your ex over who gets the house, it is a good idea to take a step back and make sure you are doing it for the right reasons.
Should you fight to keep your home in the divorce?
Dividing debts during divorce
When married couples divorce, their debts and assets are split up according to a set of rules that vary by state. In Minnesota, for example, property and debt division is governed by a principle known as equity.
Ex-wife penalized for leaving after husband's illness
An out-of-state judge recently threw out a $1 million verdict that a jury had awarded to a woman in connection to her now-ex-husband’s medical malpractice lawsuit. The man had been misdiagnosed with a serious illness that required constant care, much of it rendered by his then-wife.
Marriage can affect fathers' rights
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen made local headlines earlier this summer when he signed a major contract that will keep him with the team for the next five years. This week, he made headlines again by marrying his longtime girlfriend, who is also the mother of his child.
Helping your kids through the divorce
Few things weigh more heavily on the minds of divorcing parents than how their children will be affected by the split. While no two families are exactly the same, and everyone experiences divorce in their own way, there are a few general principles to keep in mind that may help ease the transition for your kids.
