In the world of Minnesota family law, a married couple’s stuff is divided into two piles: marital property and nonmarital property. What goes into which pile can be one of the most contentious parts of a divorce.
The difference between marital and nonmarital property, explained
Minnesota Senate considers requiring 4-hour divorce class
Some Minnesota lawmakers want to make sure married couples are educated about how divorce works in the state before they can undergo the process. A bill to require most parents to take a four-hour marriage dissolution class before their divorce can proceed has been introduced in the state Senate.
The complexities of real estate matters in divorces
Real estate is among the types of property that many couples have going into a divorce. One of the most common sorts of real estate divorcing couples have is a marital home. However, the real estate portfolios of some divorcing couples go far beyond just a home. Some examples of other types of real estate couples sometimes hold are: commercial property, investment property, farmland, cabins and vacation homes.
Should you divorce take place in Minnesota, or somewhere else?
Jurisdiction may seem like a fairly dry legal term, but when jurisdiction is an issue in your divorce case, it suddenly becomes very interesting.
