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Co-Parents: Make Decisions on Enrolling Your Child in School Together

It’s Back-to-School time. If this year you find yourself arguing with your co-parent about where your child should be attending classes, it may feel like you are spiralling toward a court battle. The good news is there are tools you can use to make… Read More
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Changing Your Name After a Divorce

Your name is your identity. If you changed your last name when you married, you may want to change your name after your divorce. Women sometimes keep their ex-husband’s last name, but whatever the decision, the choice is yours to make. Many wom… Read More
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​Ways to Protect Your Children During Divorce

Divorce is stressful for everyone involved, but sometimes it can be especially hard for children. The children of divorcing parents can often feel uncertain about their futures, or stuck in the middle of two warring sides. Find out how to protect you… Read More
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Preparing Your Summer Parenting Time Plan

The end of the school year is right around the corner. If you are waiting until the last minute to work out your summer parenting time plan, you could be setting yourself up for conflict, and your children up for disappointment. Find out what you can… Read More
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What Makes Collaborative Divorce Different From Going to Court?

You and your spouse have decided it is time to part company. You know divorce is in the future and you are exploring your options. Now you’ve come across something called “collaborative divorce” that might work for you. But what is it? What mak… Read More
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Why Facilitated Mediation May Be the Solution to Your Family Dispute

Not every couple can resolve their differences on their own. When a custody dispute or divorce puts you and your partner at odds, you may need the help of a trained objective third party to come to a resolution you both can live with. Whether you are… Read More
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Can You Resolve Your Minnesota Divorce Property Division Yourself?

When it comes time to separate, married couples often have trouble dividing “mine” from “yours”. Find out how Minnesota divorce property division works, and how you can avoid heading to court to fight over your assets. In this blog post I wil… Read More
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Dividing Debt During Divorce. What’s Fair?

Often people will focus on division of property and assets when in the midst of divorce. Debt, however, is also divided during the divorce process. Just like with division of marital property, dividing debt during divorce can have significant consequ… Read More
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Dividing Property in a Minnesota Divorce

When your marriage is over and it is time for you and your spouse to go your separate ways, all your collective property will need to be divided between yours and theirs. Dividing property in a Minnesota divorce is a question of fairness, but it can… Read More
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Mediation vs Collaborative Divorce: What’s the Difference?

When you are considering your options for ending your marriage with respect and dignity, all the terms around divorce can get confusing. If you know you and your spouse are committed to keeping things friendly, you may want to consider mediation or c… Read More
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