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How to Divorce in Minnesota

How to Divorce in Minnesota

Deciding that you need to file for divorce is one thing; actually starting a divorce takes the decision from the realm of intention into the real world. Having to navigate the legal process would be intimidating, even without the painful and difficul… Read More
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Understanding Marital and…

Understanding Marital and Nonmarital Property

One of the primary issues that will need to be resolved in a divorce is the division of property between the parties. In Minnesota, property that gets divided between the parties in a divorce is called marital property. Property that belongs exclusiv… Read More
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Selling Your Home During Divorce

Five Tips for Selling Your House During Your Divorce

Selling a family home can be difficult under the best of circumstances. The home you shared with your spouse, in which you raised your children, is filled with all kinds of memories. When it comes to divorce, however, selling the marital home, painfu… Read More
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Changing Your Name After…

Changing Your Name After Divorce

Divorce is a time of many changes. Many women in Minnesota change their names when they get married, and are faced with the decision whether to change it back if they get divorced. While this issue used to be exclusively a concern for women, a small… Read More
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How Divorce Affects You at Tax Time

Going through a Minnesota divorce is stressful, no matter how amicably you and your soon-to-be-ex are handling the process. Most people just want the divorce to be over so they can move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, agreeing to the terms o… Read More
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"Bankruptcy-Proofing" Your Minnesota Divorce

Financial problems and divorce often go together. When debt and other money problems contribute to a divorce, it’s important for people to know how to protect themselves in the event that an ex-spouse files for bankruptcy protection. The two mo… Read More
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Minnesota Spousal Maintenance: What You Should Know

Spousal maintenance, often referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be an important component of a ​Minnesota divorce. Whether spousal maintenance is awarded, how much is awarded, and for how long, depends on a variety of factors. Support is… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Spousal Support

Beyond Lawyers: Other Professionals and Their Role in Divorce

For individuals contemplating divorce in Minnesota, the choice of a divorce lawyer is an important one. One important factor in choosing a divorce attorney that many people don’t consider is the attorney’s ability to involve other skilled… Read More
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Moving Out: How Leaving Now Impacts Your Minnesota Divorce

It’s a scene depicted in many movies and TV shows: one spouse is shown angrily throwing clothes into a suitcase, with the obvious intent of leaving the marital home and not coming back. It makes for good drama, but may not be a wise move in rea… Read More
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