When many people think of divorce, they envision lengthy court proceedings that span months or years, slowly draining the resources of both parties. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case. There are many paths to resolving divorce without a bitter (and...
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Family Law
Are you planning to disinherit a child?
For some, creating an estate plan is a way of dividing assets to ensure every heir receives a fair and equal share. Many plan their estates this way because they feel their children are deserving, and others simply want to prevent disputes and hard feelings among...
Planning your financial future after a divorce
If you are thinking about filing for divorce after the New Year, you know that you have a difficult road ahead. No matter how amicable you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse may be, it will be a process that will bring significant financial changes to your life. This is...
Consider a trust if disinheriting a child
For some people, estate planning can prove more difficult than it may for others. You may find this to be the case if you have family relationships that have become fractured over time. You may, for example, have certain concerns about leaving part or all of your...
What you need to know about Minnesota child support guidelines
Negotiating with your spouse to develop an agreement regarding property division, maintenance, child custody and child support is a good way to retain control of the situation. If you are not able to agree, the decision goes into the judge's hands. Although you have...
The 10 main steps in the divorce process
Many people who are divorcing are not sure what to expect. Will it be contentious? What will I get to keep? What will happen to my finances? If you don't know anything about the divorce process, the unknowns may seem overwhelming.Some divorces are short, simple, and...