In Minnesota, both spouses cannot be represented by the same attorney in family court. If only one attorney is involved in a divorce proceeding, that attorney is bound by legal ethics to represent only one client. This means that the attorney will be… Read More

While no divorce is exactly the same as any other, there are some universal truths. When you are in the midst of such an emotionally exhausting situation, you may feel as if you are doing everything wrong. The good news is that there is no right way… Read More

You may not have anticipated your spouse filing for divorce, but that does not mean you should ignore it. Even if you did not know your spouse was unhappy in your marriage, you need to address the divorce. In Minnesota, the divorce system is no-fault… Read More

Divorce is considered among the most difficult and stressful live events. There is no denying that it is an emotionally fraught situation when a couple realizes that they would be better apart. However, even though there are bound to be tense moments… Read More

The parties in a collaborative divorce are committed to working together in order to resolve the issues that come with a divorce. Rather than subject themselves to the stress of litigation, these couples have chosen to focus on creating a positive re… Read More

Divorce is fundamentally a legal issue – however, the legal issues are fairly simple. I often ask clients to think back about their wedding – how much of that was legal? Weddings are emotional, spiritual, familial, relational events. The divorce… Read More

Issues of child custody and visitation are often the most emotional ones encountered during a divorce proceeding. Both parents are interested in the well-being of their children, but their beliefs and methods of upbringing may differ greatly. This is… Read More

A divorce is not only emotionally difficult, but financially difficult. While time may resolve the emotional hurt, the financial difficulties are often complicated and may continue to haunt divorced couples even years after the divorce is final. The… Read More