By now, everyone is aware of the the COVID-19 pandemic: schools have closed, people are practicing “social-distancing,” and everyone is trying to avoid socia...

So you’ve been served with a Summons and Petition for divorce. Maybe you saw it coming; maybe it was a complete surprise. In either case, you may be asking y...

Modern technology has many advantages. Unfortunately, it can also make us vulnerable to improper use of our personal information. During a divorce, it isn’t ...

Talk to any family-law attorney and you will likely hear that a common question asked by clients is some variation of “My friend/cousin/barber got (insert de...

Recent years have seen increased attention to the rights of transgender individuals. The debate over these rights has been especially heated surrounding the ...

On occasion, I get questions about who gets to keep the engagement ring when a couple ends their relationship. Because I am such a romantic, I decided that V...

Last month I taught a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) class at Mitchell Hamline Law School on the basics of divorce law. Although it was primarily for att...

When couples get married in Minnesota, they have a number of rights regarding property and finances. Occasionally, however, they may wish to alter those righ...

Entering a new year provides a good opportunity to review family finances. As anyone who pays household expenses knows, costs tend to rise from year to year....

It is no secret that holidays can be stressful. Divorce simply adds to the anxiety. There are, however, a few tips to help make the season more fun and less ...

When parenting disputes arise, parties may turn to Parenting-Time Expeditors (PTEs) or Parenting Consultants (PCs) for resolution. At first glance, PTEs and...

A quick reminder that, although you can negotiate a divorce settlement without lawyers, it is best to run the proposed settlement by an attorney before signi...

Despite the best intentions of the parties, and the best efforts of all involved, disagreements regarding parenting time can arise during, or after, divorce....

Parenting-time during and after divorce is often a cause of concern and contention between parents. Determining an appropriate parenting-time division can b...

If you are considering divorce, or have started the process, there are a number of documents that you should gather. Your attorney will want copies of these ...

Back-to-school season can be both exciting and stressful – for both parents and children. When a new divorce is thrown into the mix, anxiety ramps up even mo...

“Regular” divorce can be a messy, expensive, and involved process. For some couples, however, there is a simpler option: Summary Dissolution. This alternativ...

It is no secret that Americans have a love/hate relationship with social media. The vast majority of us make use of at least one form of social media, yet we...

Divorce is one of the most stressful life events people face. Below are a few suggestions for things you can do to mitigate this stress and move forward posi...

It’s no secret that divorce carries with it many challenges, especially when children are involved. Newly-single parents often experience significant distres...