It comes as no surprise that many people who are going through the process of divorce feel lonely and unsupported. Divorce is a stressful and emotional process, so it can be tempting to seek solace in a new romantic relationship. However, if you are going through a divorce, it is generally a bad idea to start dating before the divorce is final. Not only can dating while separated be emotionally complicated, it can also have legal consequences.  So, can you date or get engaged before a divorce is finalized? Sure. Is it a good idea? Almost never. Here are four important reasons why you shou ..read more

Edina high-asset divorce clients often ask, “What legal documents should I have compiled when I am organizing legal documents for my divorce?” The financial records needed for divorce are wide-ranging based on your current financial situation. Everyone who is getting divorced will need to consider whether they have certain documents pertaining to their assets, but high-asset clients will generally have a longer list of documents they must collect. Here’s more info on how to compile all the necessary documents when preparing for your divorce.  Common Documents Needed During Divorce There a ..read more

Divorce lawyers often hear, “My wife says she wants a divorce, but I’m not ready!” or “My husband won’t accept a separation.” When one spouse doesn’t want to get divorced and the other does, it can make things complicated. Many clients wonder whether it is even possible. The answer is yes, you can proceed with a divorce without your spouse’s permission or agreement, but you will need to follow the proper legal steps to ensure your divorce will be granted. Here’s how you can get a divorce without your spouse’s signature or consent. Seeking A Contested Divorce When the decision to divorce is mut ..read more

It’s likely that the more assets you have accumulated while being married to your spouse, the more concerned you are about the division of those assets being equitable. With millions of dollars worth of property, investment accounts, and other assets up for grabs, it’s not difficult to see how one spouse could end up at a serious disadvantage if the distribution of assets is not equitable.  This post will take a look at how high asset divorce lawyers help their clients fight for equitable division and walk away from their marriage with the assets they value most. Fair, Not Equal In Minnes ..read more

Child custody is an important factor that many parents are forced to navigate during their divorce. But did you know that you may not need to go to court to decide custody?  A co-parenting plan doesn’t need to be decided by a judge. In fact, you aren’t required to have a court-ordered custody agreement after your divorce. Instead, you can bring the custody arrangement you and your ex have created to the family courts and have it approved. If you’d like to try approaching child custody from a more relaxed perspective, here’s how you can agree to a parenting plan while staying out of court ..read more

When you’re ready to file for divorce, you contact a divorce lawyer. But who’s there to help you in the time before you file, when you’re not sure if a divorce is really what you want? Luckily, there is someone you can go to for guidance during this difficult time in your life: a divorce coach. A Minnesota divorce coach is there to help you consider the emotional and practical aspects of your divorce, not just the legal implications. Pre-divorce planning can be helpful if you want to learn about how your finances will be affected by divorce, but it doesn’t always address the fears, concerns, a ..read more

Before they make the decision to get divorced, most Minnesotans feel confused, unsure, and downtrodden. The resources available online and in books rarely offer information specific to your circumstances, and most of us don’t have an inherent knowledge of how the divorce process works. Luckily, you can easily gain an ally during this process by working with an Edina divorce coach. A divorce coach is a professional who guides her clients through the emotional struggle leading up to and during a divorce by offering information about the legal process and tips for coping. This assistance can make ..read more

Even if you’re looking forward to breaking free from your marriage and beginning the next phase of your life, you can’t deny that a divorce can raise doubts and concerns about your financial security. Thankfully, you can counter some of the uncertainty that comes with divorce by modifying your estate plan to provide for your children and other family members once you’ve passed away. It’s necessary to make certain changes to your estate plan as soon as your divorce commences; without a clearly defined will and other estate documents, your loved ones will be left in financial limbo while the cou ..read more

Most entrepreneurs are innovative, hardworking, and ambitious. They often work themselves to the bone to ensure their company is successful. But what if there was a better way to get what you want without sacrificing your own self care? We all know someone who seems to be living their dream: entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners who are financially successful but still make time for family gatherings, vacations, and physical and mental health. These people all have one thing in common. They work with experts in their field to maximize their success. Each of these experts have their own purp ..read more

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