If you are contemplating divorce, or are unmarried and would like to understand how custody of your children would be determined, below we will dive into the specifics of child custody determinations in Minnesota as well as what guidelines are used to influence a Court’s decision. There are two types of custody labels. Physical custody…
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…
“According to recent data, 16% of children are living in what the Census Bureau terms “blended families” – a household with a stepparent, stepsibling or half-sibling. Many, but not all, remarriages involve blended families.” “According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, six-in-ten (63%) women in remarriages are in blended families, and about…
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: 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! Don’t let…
Podcast: Talking with Your Children about the Divorce (8 MB) Article: Telling Your Children about the Divorce Author: Sol R. Rappaport, Ph.D. “What should parents tell their children about a pending divorce? Many divorcing parents struggle with this question. And how parents handle this discussion can make a huge difference in how the child accepts…