Sometimes, people who file for divorce say that their spouse has changed and is no longer the person they married. That could be true to some extent, but often the reality is, the spouse’s faults were there when the couple got married. Perhaps they got worse...
Making a case for, or against, alimony in a Minnesota divorce
Spousal maintenance, more commonly known as alimony, is frequently a source of controversy in family law. Are spouses who receive alimony lazy freeloaders? Or is a spouse who refuses to pay spousal support failing to recognize the many contributions the payee made...
Should you have a social media clause in your prenup?
If you are considering the inclusion of a prenuptial agreement with your marriage, you are not alone. More people, especially those who are entering their second marriage, are using prenuptial agreements to set expectations about how property will be divided in the...
Post-decree child support amendments in Minnesota explained
When divorcing parents negotiate a child custody arrangement, or a family court judge in Minnesota issues a ruling on the matter, all parties involved are supposed to consider the child’s best interests first and foremost.But what is best for a child when his or...
Son of Vikings part-owner says his 20-year marriage is invalid
The state of Minnesota has not recognized common-law marriage since the Legislature abolished it in 1941. In fact, while it used to be commonly allowed, today only eight states recognize common-law marriage.A common-law marriage is one in which the couple never...
