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Minnesota is a "no-fault" divorce state, and has been since the mid 1970's. Typical issues involved in a divorce include custody, child support, property division and spousal maintenance. While some divorces come to conclusion following a trial, the vast majority of cases resolve outside of the courtroom.

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…

Continue Reading ‘Divorce Hotels’ Actually Exist: Here’s What You Need to Know

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…

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.  …

Continue Reading Moving Out of Minnesota After Your Separation: 6 Things to Do, and 1 Thing to Definitely Avoid Doing

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.

How Military Pension Works

When a service…

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…

From 2001 until 2011, the divorce rate rose from 2.6 percent to 3.7 percent for military couples, according to the Defense Department. The military enforces special regulations for divorces in order to protect both enlisted individuals and their spouses. These cover a gamut of issues, including processing the divorce, residency matters, compliance, custody and the…

The separation is finalized, and you are left with the physical aftermath of your former relationship in the form of furniture, clothes, household goods, and mementos. Before you start your next life adventure, take the time to clean up your space of the things that will hold you back either physically or emotionally.  …

Continue Reading Cleaning Up Your Space After a Separation: Practical Tips