The end of summer prompts feelings of regret and sadness in many Minnesotans, and not just because they dread shoveling snow or driving on icy roads. The quickly diminishing sunlight contributes greatly to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that correlates with seasonal patterns. The divorce process always takes a toll on ex-spouses, but SAD can
Under New Maintenance Bill, Cohabitation is a Financial Consideration
Minnesota law currently considers many factors when determining the duration of spousal maintenance (also known as alimony or spousal support), if any, after divorce. As a general rule, these help ensure that spouses of limited means can continue to afford living in a reasonable manner after divorce. However, even so-called permanent support ends when either party dies or when the recipient re-marries.
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How to Avoid Checking on Your Ex on Facebook and Other Bad Social Media Habits During a Divorce
You’ve filed for divorce. It’s a process that can take plenty of time, even when uncontested. Your lawyer will likely advise you to avoid contact with your ex at this time, but checking in on them on social media can be tempting. Resist the urge to check his or her Facebook page; it’s unproductive emotionally
Six Tips for Keeping Up Relationships With Your Ex-in-Laws
When you get divorced, you sever lots of close ties. These insights can help you maintain a productive, potentially close relationship with your ex in-laws.
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The Strange Phenomenon of ‘Online Divorce’
Getting married these days is expensive enough, with some even modest weddings costing six figures. Divorce can likewise be expensive, uncomfortable and messy. Understandably, many people want to shortcut the process to conserve resources and speed things up. In light of these economic realities, it’s probably not that surprising that a strange new phenomenon is
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Minnesota?
An uncontested divorce in Minnesota can take as little as four weeks, although 60 days more likely. More difficult divorce cases – where the parties disagree on many issues – can end up taking years. The surest way to get a quick divorce in Minnesota is to not contest it. An uncontested divorce is a
Divorce and the Age Gap: At What Point Does the Gap in Years Between Spouses Increase the Likelihood for Divorce?
An Emory University study suggests a huge age gap increases the likelihood of divorce. The study indicates that a five-year age gap increases the likelihood of divorce by 18 percent. A 10-year age difference, meanwhile, increases that rate to 39 percent. Add another 10-year difference, and the chance of divorce is 95 percent. On the
Can the Use of Social Media Lead to Divorce?
Social media use seems to be growing exponentially throughout the U.S. This year, about 78 percent of Americans have a social network profile, which is up five percent from 2015.
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Understanding Who Gets Divorced in Minnesota (and Beyond) and Why
The myth that half of all marriages today end in divorce is a throw-back to the 1980s, when the divorce rate was at its highest. Since then, the divorce rate has steadily dropped. Recent statistical analyses offer insight into the factors that indicate the likelihood of divorce – or happily ever after.
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Getting a Divorce Because Your Spouse Broke the Law: Special Considerations
Divorcing your spouse because s/he broke a law in Minnesota may have some sticky implications, depending on which laws were broken and how the guilty was punished. Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state, so the facts of your spouse’s criminal case may or may not be relevant to your divorce. Consider the following before pursuing