October brings the best of autumn: cooler weather and fun activities for those in Minnesota. Don’t spend your next visitation weekend sitting around the TV and playing video games. Try one of these family-friendly activities instead:
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Cider mills and U-Pick centers are full of nature’s bounty. Find a pumpkin patch or
Can anyone reasonably expect children to make the best choices regarding their physical custody after divorce? Certainly some children have the maturity needed to make this decision, but more often, they might look only at their short-term self-interests.
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A divorce affects every aspect of your life: social, emotional, and physical. Divorce can even disturb your business. Your small business is one of your most important assets. Know how to protect it.
Here’s a common scenario: you marry your spouse when your business is worth $100,000. You file for divorce 20 years later. Your
Many people believe that the day of their marriage marks a point where love and commitment are at their strongest levels. In fact, the relationship grows on a daily basis as they work together to resolve the unexpected personal issues that continue to arise. They support each other through illnesses, employment issues and even natural disasters, yet they become uncomfortable when the topic turns to money or possessions.
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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
Once the child custody and parenting terms of divorce have been finalized, the entire family must go through a distressing period of adjustment. Losing valuable time with family members is not easy, but it is a necessary part of divorce.
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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
Child custody exchanges are outlined in the custody agreement issued by the court. They are generally routine, taking place at the same time and place and on a regular schedule. If one parent regularly refuses to let the other parent take the children at these court-appointed exchange times, that parent could face contempt of court
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
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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