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How couples can divide retirement accounts during divorce
Many people recognize that divorce could lead to financial instability. The divorce process itself can be expensive, and people have to arrange to divide their resources with a spouse. People considering divorce often worry about whether the end of a marriage might...
Why should you establish accounts in your name during divorce?
Divorce can be one of the most challenging periods in a person's life. It inspires a host of emotional, legal and financial complexities. In Minnesota, as in many other jurisdictions, the division of assets plays a critical role in the divorce process. If your...
How long does an obligation to pay child support last?
Many Minnesota residents are parents who are divorced. One of the major concerns for them after their split is child support; while one parent receives payments on behalf of their children, the other must pay. No matter which side of this support you’re on, it’s...
What is the purpose of a Minnesota prenuptial agreement?
According to MPR News, more than 33,000 weddings were planned in Minnesota in 2022. It’s not guaranteed that all of those weddings went according to plan, but 33,000 is a significant amount. Some of the couples probably signed prenuptial agreements before saying “I...
Understanding Title IX investigations in Minnesota
Title IX is a groundbreaking civil rights law that Congress enacted in 1972. It requires all federally funded educational institutions in Minnesota and the rest of the country to provide equal opportunities for both male and female students. This includes prohibiting...
The impact of a DWI on your driving privileges
Driving while impaired, also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious driving offense in Minnesota that can have severe consequences, not only in terms of legal penalties but also in relation to your driving privileges. A DWI conviction can result in...
Dividing a home after a divorce
Divorce in Minnesota, and everywhere else, is a complex legal process that can significantly impact various aspects of a couple's lives, including their finances, property and children. One of the most significant assets that must be divided in a divorce is the...
Financial concerns in divorce
Divorce in Minnesota, and elsewhere, can be emotionally charged and complex. Whether a couple has been married for a short period of time or has been together for decades, there are several financial concerns that they must consider before proceeding with a divorce....
Estate planning documents to revisit after a divorce in Minnesota
Divorce in Minnesota is a process that affects almost every single aspect of your life, including your legacy. Considering that you came together as one before the law while marrying, your documents and accounts were also joint and will continue to be so unless you...
Dividing retirement assets in a divorce
Divvying up the retirement accounts is an inevitable aspect of any divorce. The division of these accounts works similarly to the way other forms of property are split. Throughout the process of splitting up your retirement assets in Minnesota, the best thing you can...