When parents in Minnesota decide to end their relationships, the question of child custody immediately arises. In the past, family courts automatically gave primary custody to mothers, which left fathers less time to interact with their children. Gradually, the...
Divorce mediation may mean a smoother marital breakup
You and your spouse have decided to call it quits. However, that does not necessarily mean you are up for an end-of-marriage war. In your mind, the sooner you can get divorced and move on with your life as peacefully as possible, the better.Fortunately, divorce...
Child support collection process improved
Minnesota families dependent upon payroll collections of child support will be pleased to know the federal agency in charge of coordinating deductions and payments is improving its platform in hopes of increased efficiency. Over $33 billion in child support payments...
How to divide a retirement plan in a divorce
Couples in Minnesota who are getting a divorce might need to divide a retirement account. If it is an IRA, they will need to roll it over into another IRA account. The bank or other financial services company where the IRA is kept will be able to advise about the...
Post-divorce finances benefit from early planning
Planning for divorce while picking out wedding rings may seem oxymoronic to most Minnesota couples, but the high divorce rates mean marriages fail despite the best of intentions. Carrying health or life insurance is not considered cynical or bad luck, and thinking...
