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Does mediation make sense in a high-asset divorce?
If you are thinking about divorce in Minnesota, you need to consider your options. If you and your soon-to-be-ex disagree about issues that may include property division, child custody, spousal support and more, you may be steeling yourself for the prospect of...
Getting through the holidays after divorce
After a difficult divorce, trying to be peaceful through the holidays can seem impossible. However, with the right preparation and mutual respect, newly divorced parents can get through this season while keeping their children happy.Here are six tips for getting...
How to deploy an asset investigation during a wealthy divorce
Blending two lives together in a marriage with a downpour of assets added into the mix creates a complicated divorce process. The greater number of shared assets, the more tempting it is for a spouse to cover-up portions of it. If you believe your spouse is hiding...
Keeping your emotions in check in a high-asset divorce
Divorces can be an emotionally draining period. Certain feelings can dominate a client’s mental state depending on what led to the divorce. These include feelings of anger or resentment at a partner, guilt for feeling like the marriage has failed, fear or...
What happens to your business in a Minnesota divorce
Property division in a divorce can involve many complex issues. One type of complication occurs when a business is one of the assets potentially up for division according to Minnesota's equitable distribution rules.For business owners, concerns about what will happen...
Avoiding the pitfalls of social media on a high-asset divorce
One issue that often rears its head in high-asset divorces is social media. Many people in Scott and Carver counties are accustomed to sharing their every thought, action and feeling on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Whether you are preparing to go through...
2 mistakes to avoid in high-asset divorces
Divorces in Carver and Scott counties involving high-asset individuals tend to be expensive because there are more assets, property and wealth to divide. It is often tricky for couples to agree on a settlement because their emotions are running high and the rules of...
5 financial consequences of high-asset divorce
No matter how rich you are, divorce always hits hard on finances. How hard depends on the monetary worth of your divorce and how long the process lasts.Those facing a high-asset divorce commonly experience the following five financial consequences. Some are out of...
How to avoid the perils of unsolicited divorce advice
You may have friends and family in Carver and Scott Counties who have gone through a divorce, and they may offer you lots of unsolicited advice about yours. Even though you are in the process of filing, you might want to be careful about the kind of divorce advice you...
How prenuptial agreements work
Many couples use prenuptial or postnuptial agreements to set provisions in the event of a future divorce. Minnesota law generally enforces both kinds of agreements so long as they meet certain requirements.A prenuptial, or antenuptial, agreement takes place before the...