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While it is a relatively unheard of term to many Minnesota citizens, Financial Early Neutral Evaluation, or FENE for short, is something that can help turn a messy divorce into something a little more civil. Like its close cousin, Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE), does for child custody issues, FENE is used to solve cases… Read more »

Sometimes addiction doesn’t start until well into a marriage. Other times people didn’t know they were marrying an addict. However, addiction, no matter what form it comes in, is destructive. When married, an addict doesn’t suffer alone. No matter how in check or secretive they try to keep their behavior, it can destroy their life… Read more »

Typically when many think of mediation in Minnesota, they think of mediation in terms of divorce. However, while divorce is one of the most common disputes that can occur in a family, it is not the only family dispute. While Family Dispute Resolution is a form of mediation, it is a form of mediation that… Read more »

A collaborative divorce is much like how it sounds. It is a way of handling divorce proceedings outside of a court room. If a court setting is all about fighting and winning, then a collaborative divorce would be more aptly described as troubleshooting and problem solving. However, while collaborative divorces are often advertised as the… Read more »

When you get a divorce as a business owner, you will find yourself in a difficult situation. As an equitable distribution state, Minnesota business owners may very well find themselves becoming business partners with their ex-spouse after a divorce, and there isn’t a divorced couple in the world that wants that. This is why it… Read more »

Whether it is a divorce or another family law case, if you do not like the final decision made by the courts, it is within your right to appeal the decision. This means going back to court to argue the decisions in hopes to get a better one. However, while everyone has the right to… Read more »

Divorce is hard for everyone, and that includes doctors and other medical professional who also have do to one of the most difficult jobs every day. For medical professionals, divorce functions very much the same way as it does for everyone else. The crucial difference is that medical professionals are often considered of a higher… Read more »

For couples who are divorcing with children, the asset division is difficult, but there is no question that the most difficult part will be the custody agreement. Children are living people that you both made, you both want to see them as much as you can, and often this leads to the most vicious battles… Read more »

As you enter a new marriage with the one you love you may not want to think about the possibility of divorce, which is why many people do not even consider the idea of signing a prenuptial agreement (prenup). However, prenups are growing in popularity amongst couples due to the practical purpose they serve, and… Read more »

For many, the difficult part of a divorce is severing the emotional connection to someone you once knew so intimately. However, there is no arguing that divorce is frustrating solely because two people that are not getting along have to divide up their stuff. One party may believe they deserve more while the other does… Read more »