The saying “choose your battles” might apply to any divorce proceeding, but it’s especially pertinent to those involving high net worth. Wealthy couples may need to manage more material assets and property, and divorce often becomes a matter of preserving reputation. Whether you own a profitable business that must be split or oversee sprawling real estate holdings, here are four potential obstacles in your way—and what to do about them:…

Continue Reading 4 Divorce Challenges That Are Unique to High Net Worth Couples

A divorce can be draining emotionally. It’s difficult to keep track of all the steps involved; to fight through the obstacles that appear often out of nowhere; and to balance life, work, your finances, your children, your mental health and your dreams and goals. Listening to smart podcasts can help. Not all divorce-related podcasts are created equal, however. We’ve rounded up three favorites. Plug in your headphones and stream these:…
Continue Reading 3 Fascinating Podcasts About Divorce

After filing for divorce, you might find that news travels quickly through your community. In an ideal world, your friends, family and colleagues would respect your space and avoid pressing you uncomfortably about what happened or gossiping about the separation. Alas, we do not live in an ideal world. It’s helpful psychologically to prepare to encounter invasive, even offensive questioning.  …

Continue Reading Protecting Your Privacy During Divorce: Dos and Don’ts

Divorce law varies by state, and each state has its own idiosyncrasies. If you’re preparing to file for a Minnesota divorce, you may be surprised to learn about the follow peculiarities of our laws:

  1. It Doesn’t Matter Who Is “At Fault” for Your Divorce.

Minnesota follows a no-fault system when it comes to divorce. That…

Divorce challenges people emotionally, financially, spiritually and logistically. Separating from someone you once loved (and possibly still do) is never simple. However, some situations are irreducibly more complex than others. An amicable split between two consenting partners, for instance, will generally be easier to negotiate than a divorce involving allegations of infidelity; or a situation in which there’s such fundamental mistrust that alternative dispute resolution solutions — such as mediation or collaborative — are not even on the table.…

Continue Reading The Love Triangle Divorce: Common Issues and How to Handle Them

Today’s technology driven world makes it easier than ever to reach out—and simultaneously can easily make you feel lost, alone and rudderless. How can you use social media constructively during a separation—to vent your feelings without jeopardizing your case; educate others who are in pain; and maybe even add an extra income stream?
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Continue Reading Starting a Podcast About Your Divorce: Dos and Don’t

The Family Law Show returns, with a summary of the issues involved in obtaining, or defending against, an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order.

The conduct giving rise to either Order may impact litigants in three types of cases: a civil case, a family case and a criminal case – often concurrently…