A divorce can be a complicated and challenging situation to resolve. While the divorce rate in Minnesota has lowered recently, some expect to increase in the near future. The outcome of a divorce can shape your way of living for years to come or longer, but how long...
3 keys considerations for divorce after 50
The increased rate of divorce among couples over the age of 50 has been well-documented. Research has pointed to many potential reasons for this rise, all of them legitimate. People are living longer and may feel emboldened to start a new chapter at any age. Partners...
Minneapolis named as the best place to recover after divorce
The divorce process itself can be one of the most trying times of your life, but life after divorce may present even more challenges. While you may not be able to fully escape these challenges, one study from LendingTree found that simply living in a certain city can...
5 Surprising Ways To Strengthen Your Marriage
Marriage is difficult. Some say it’s a full-time job. That may be a reason why as many as 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. For couples who are experiencing marriage troubles, there is no golden solution to repair your relationship. However,...
Divorce & Child Custody: Fact Vs. Fiction
Divorce and child custody can be complicated legal issues. What you hear from friends or on the internet may not always be true, and entering into a divorce with the wrong expectations can possibly make things more difficult for you down the road. While you aren't...
Study finds shift in reasons for divorce
Some people might assume that couples in Minnesota and around the country divorce for reasons such as infidelity or substance abuse, but a study that appeared in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy suggests that this is not the case. More than 2,300 people...
Prenuptial agreements are critical when a business is at stake
For people in Minnesota planning a wedding, there are aspects that might not be joyous and can spur outright disagreement. One such issue is a prenuptial agreement. However, as hard as it can be to ask a future husband or wife to sign such a document, those who own...
Financial pitfalls for older adults in a divorce
When spouses over age 50 get a divorce in Minnesota, they may face additional financial and emotional struggles. Since 1990, the divorce rate for this age group has doubled. Thus, more and more people are being forced to recover from a so-called "gray divorce."For...
Weddings causing debt often lead to divorce
A recent survey from a major insurance company found that about 45% of couples fall into debt to cover wedding costs. It also found that about half of the studied couples, who were aged 18 to 53, considered getting a divorce because of this debt. Research showed that...
How to avoid financial problems in divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult experience. Though most people understand this, they may not be fully prepared for other questions that arise due to divorce. One of the biggest areas of concern is how it might affect finances.If divorce is something you're...
