Annulment and divorce are not the same thing. Minnesota, like many other states, is a no-fault divorce state, meaning either party to a marriage may file for a divorce at any time for any reason. With a divorce, if your marriage is dissolved, the law still recognizes that the marriage took place. In some cases, you could be required to pay child support or spousal maintenance to your ex for a period of time.
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Podcast: Four Ways To The End: Pathways To Concluding A Divorce
In this episode of The Family Law Show, Jason Brown outlines the four ways in which the Court may conclude a divorce in Minnesota.
Whether your case is contested, uncontested, settled, or requires a trial, certain procedural requirements must be met in order for the Court to execute a divorce decree.
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‘Divorce Hotels’ Actually Exist: Here’s What You Need to Know
If your marriage doesn’t work out, don’t check into Heartbreak Hotel, check into Divorce Hotel, instead. Believe it or not, this type of arrangement does exist. Boosters suggest that the process can be quite effective, unless your divorce is characterized by these complications: A messy financial picture A spouse who is hiding assets and making unfair accusations Disagreements concerning your children You and your spouse can’t get along One or both of you have attorneys, and you’re not willing to part with them
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6 Signs That You Are Distracted from Working on Your Minnesota Divorce—and How to Stop Procrastinating
Once divorce proceedings have begun, procrastinating is one of the worst things you can do. No one particularly wants the headaches of paperwork, lawyer consultation and other details, but it’s a safe bet that your ex is not procrastinating on his or her end, and you don’t want to find yourself at a disadvantage. Here
Podcast: Prenuptial Agreements & Postnuptial Agreements: Purpose, Contents & Enforceability in Minnesota
The law in Minnesota is clear: nuptials must be both procedurally and substantively fair in order to be enforceable. But what does that mean?
Types of Blended Families in Today’s Society
The traditional “Nuclear Family” – two parents originally and only married to each other, with children – has become less common over the past several decades. This Leave It to Beaver paradigm has given way to a more diverse, intricate set of family types. Let’s explore some of these new family structures and discuss the
Moving Out of Minnesota After Your Separation: 6 Things to Do, and 1 Thing to Definitely Avoid Doing
Divorce brings big changes, such as new jobs and relationships that lead you to want to relocate to another state. Before packing your bags, address these issues to protect yourself legally, financially, and physically.
Your Military Divorce 101 (Part 3)
In parts one and two, we covered an overview of military divorce and discussed special considerations regarding children and military divorce. In our final post in this series, we’ll examine implications for pensions and alimony as well as how to advocate for your rights and a fair result.
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7 Ways to Apply Mindfulness to Handle a Big Fight with Your Ex
Mindfulness meditation can help you focus during your most stressful moments. Researchers found that “standardized mindful awareness practices” are superior to sleep hygiene instruction in terms of improving sleep quality in subjects.
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Your Military Divorce 101 (Part 2)
In a military divorce, the nonmilitary spouse likely has not worked outside the home or possibly only held down part-time employment in order to accommodate the lifestyle with moves and lengthy deployments.
On the one hand, nonmilitary spouses often struggle to find employment because of those factors. On the other hand, they can frequently build