Minnesota parents who are owed child support might struggle to collect it. This struggle might continue even after the child is no longer a minor. Parents who fall into arrears still must pay past-due child support even if they no longer are currently obligated under...
Choosing to have a healthy co-parenting relationship
The primary definition of the word "relationship" is essentially "the state of being connected." Note that this definition does not place any conditions upon this connection. Some relationships are contentious, while others are harmonious. Some relationships are...
Advice for parenting children during a divorce
Whenever Minnesota parents of young children decide to end their marriage, both parties generally agree to put the children first. Unfortunately, in many instances, this resolve goes by the wayside when they start to squabble over the financial and custodial issues...
Avoiding court with a collaborative divorce
Minnesota spouses who are seeking alternatives to a traditional divorce may want to consider a collaborative divorce. Such a procedure focuses on using negotiation and mediation instead of litigation to resolve divorce issues. In some cases, a family court may mandate...
Learning from the Holidays with a Blended Family
Families and friends often look forward to the holidays as a time to catch up with loved ones who they haven't seen in a long time. For families with stepchildren and stepparents, some people dread this time because the situation can become awkward or even tenuous as...
The effect of social media on divorces
When a Minnesota couple decides to get a divorce, one or both of the individuals' online communications could end up being shown in court. This is because, in many cases, digital communications are considered admissible evidence It is very common for individuals to go...
