The Correlation between COVID-19 and Divorce Cases
According to Johns Hopkins University, over 12 million people have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, commonly known as the coronavirus. The United States has seen the largest jump in cases, currently reporting over 3 million positive tests. The pandemic is impacting every area of life, from the economy to how to [...]
Financial Well-Being Amid The COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has sparked anxiety worldwide, leaving people to feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the future. Not only is this a health crisis, but it is also an economic crisis and many people may have questions on how to protect assets and maintain or increase their cash position. [...]
Children Home From School and Online Learning due to COVID-19
With the recent current events surrounding COVID-19, schools across the United States have closed and transitioned to online learning. The closures are an attempt to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, but they have created challenges for local educators, most of whom are working exclusively online [...]
Changes to the Minnesota Judicial Branch During Times of Social Distancing
In conjunction with Governor Tim Walz’s declaration of emergency and the Minnesota Department of Health’s urgent request to practice social distancing, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, Lori S. Gildea, issued a judicial order outlining changes for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.[1] As of March 16, 2020, cases pending before the Minnesota [...]
Finding Peace During Social Distancing
Within weeks the international landscape has turned our worlds upside down. Adjusting to any life change requires time and patience, but the COVID-19 crisis isn’t an experience anyone thought would occur, let alone require life changes. Trying to cope during a time where many people spend their time working, entertaining [...]
Post-Decree Issues – Modifying a Spousal Maintenance Award
Spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is an award of financial support one party (“obligor”) temporarily or permanently provides to the other party (“obligee”) for a mutually agreed-upon or court-ordered amount. A Minnesota court may grant an award upon finding that the obligee is without enough property or financial resources [...]
Minnesota Divorce and Disproportionate Divisions of Property
Property division can be a tricky part of your divorce and sometimes can become a point of contention between the parties. This is why, generally, property divisions are supposed to be equitable so that each party receives a fair amount in the division. There are two categories of property in [...]
Valentine Proposal? Time to Consider an Antenuptial (Prenuptial) Agreement
The last thing anyone who is newly engaged wants to think about is divorce. You are feeling high from the joy of planning your life with the one you love – bringing legal papers and provisions into it can dampen the mood. While we don’t suggest handing prenuptial papers to [...]
Benefits of Counseling During and After Divorce
The effects of divorce are like those of other significant life-changing events, including natural disasters, illnesses, and serious accidents.[1] The stages of grief-denial, pain and uncertainty, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance-are normal and typical experiences during the divorce process.[2] Whether or not divorce is amicable or includes children or property, [...]
Mediation and Other ADR Processes During Divorce
Mediation, and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), can be a less stressful and more cost-effective way to resolve divorce disputes. Mediation is a chance for the parties to take control of their divorce and make decisions for their separation that they think will be the most effective for [...]