Going through a divorce is not easy for anyone, including the children involved. Parents constantly ask us how divorce may have an impact on their children during the process as well as after the divorce is finalized. It certainly will not be easy, and you certainly will not always enjoy interacting with your ex. Though…
āAccording to recent data, 16% of children are living in what the Census Bureau terms āblended familiesā ā a household with a stepparent, stepsibling or half-sibling. Ā Many, but not all, remarriages involve blended families.ā āAccording to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, six-in-ten (63%) women in remarriages are in blended families, and about…
Currently, the 2017-2018 Legislature (90th) is looking at several different bills that have the potential for changing custody laws in Minnesota dramatically. Below is a list of the bills that are up for debate, as well as a brief description of the potential change: HF 2545: Changes the presumption that parents are entitled to at…
If you are going through a divorce, custody, or paternity case, you probably have heard of the term āco-parentingā, but what does it mean? Co-parenting is when both parents play an active role in their childrenās lives to ensure the childrenās needs are met and that the children can have a close relationship with both…
According to the IRS and relevant tax laws, custodial parents have a right to claim a dependency exemption for a child on their federal income tax returns if they are the parent providing over half of the financial support for the child in a calendar year. However, district courts have the power to award a…
At Family Law Solutions, PLLC, our experienced family law attorneys always offer a free half-hour consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to allow the potential client to describe their situation in detail, ask questions, and it allows for the attorney to offer advice and guidance for how the process will work and what the…
Social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn (the list goes on) have become an integral part of many of our lives. So much time is spent checking these apps and keeping up with lives of our “friends” that we follow. Some people use social media to share pictures of their children or…
Historically, pets have been treated like personal property; however, states are beginning to make a shift and are considering granting custody of pets in the case of a divorce. Check out this article for some more information. http://www.startribune.com/who-gets-to-keep-the-dog-in-the-divorce/417201413/
If the President signs the new tax bill, as of January 1, 2018, it will dramatically change how we calculate spousal maintenance (alimony) going forward. Check out this article for more information. Check out this article posted by the Star Tribune for more information:Ā http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-divorce-lawyers-alimony-changes-would-shortchange-families/463937113/
Thinking about the holidays is one of the last things on your mind if you are going through a divorce or recently divorced. Adjusting to the many different traditions and how the holiday spent will be difficult, but here are some tips for surviving the holidays during or after a divorce: Be Positive! Donāt let…