There is no denying that divorce is an emotional process. However, it is also a legal process, and in certain situations it is beneficial to keep emotions as separate as possible. This is especially important during property division. Property division is the process...
Property Division
Looking ahead during divorce
Ending a marriage is an emotional process. Disagreements over things like child custody, child support and alimony can easily disrupt other important matters, such as property division and one’s overall finances. When going through a divorce, it is important to...
What are commingled assets?
Personal property is very important to most people in Minnesota. There are situations where the line between separate and marital property can become blurred, though. While commingled assets might not seem like a significant concern during marriage, it can lead to...
Dividing complex marital assets
Dividing assets is a key feature of the divorce process, and also one of the most challenging. Minnesota couples who have spent decades in marriage will probably have several complex marital assets to address. Identifying some of these assets is not always...
Identifying marital assets and debt during divorce
Going into anything without planning can be a recipe for disaster. This is why there are several steps which soon-to-be divorcees can take to make the process of ending one’s marriage easier. For example, taking the time to thoroughly evaluate and prepare one’s...
Postnuptial agreements provide financial protection
Virtually no one goes into marriage expecting to get divorced, but the reality is that this happens to Minnesota couples all the time. It makes sense to protect one’s self regardless of what the outcome might be. For some soon-to-be married couples, this means...
5 things you’re forgetting in property division
For even an amicable divorce, the process of ending a marriage can be stressful for both parties. Dividing one household into two brings with it significant emotional and financial turmoil. Couples take the time to be thorough and move through the process in a...
Watch out for taxes during property division
For most people, securing a fair share of the marital assets is usually a priority during divorce. This is sometimes easier said than done. Sometimes property division can look equitable on paper, but in practice may be tilted in one person’s favor. This is often...
Can I keep my house after divorce?
Buying a house is a significant financial and emotional investment. If you are going through a divorce, you might not be ready to say goodbye to that investment just yet. However, like many women in your situation, you probably have reservations about keeping the...
Is your business at risk during divorce?
There is nothing quite like the freedom of running your own business in Minnesota. But now that you are thinking about a divorce, everything that you built could be at risk. This means that now is the time to take smart, sensible steps that will preserve your...