Minnesota residents may be interested in the findings of a study correlating divorce rates with employment. A Harvard professor found that since 1975 a husband's employment status has played an increasing role in the likelihood of divorce. While each divorce is unique...
Political disagreements ending many relationships in the US
Political conversations seem to be center stage at many family dinner tables since President Trump has been elected. Unfortunately, some of those conversations are taking their toll on marriages in Minnesota and across the country. Many couples are even separating...
Blocking a noncustodial parent from contacting a child
Due to the improvement in communications and technology, Minnesota parents are finding it easier to stay in contact with their child even if they spend the majority of their time with their other parent. However, there may be cases where the custodial parent does not...
Negotiating vacation time for divorced parents
Minnesota parents who are divorced may or may not have vacation plans written into their custody agreement. Whether or not the agreement covers this in detail, there are steps parents can take to try to avoid disputes. One is to plan well in advance and to share those...
Six tips for co-parenting during the summer break
Summer break comes with the potential for myriad conflicts. Maybe you want to take the kids hiking along the North Shore in August - but your ex said he's already arranged a trip to Disney World during that time. Or maybe you believe your children would have a great...