Can You Claim Your Child on Your Taxes After Divorce?
March 15th, 2019
Filing your taxes can be confusing enough when everyone in the family is under one roof. Knowing what you and your former spouse should do after the divorce can be even tougher. Add to that the recent changes to the tax code, and many parents are lef…
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Categories: Co-Parenting
Planning on Paying Spousal Support? You May Want to Finish Your Divorce in 2018
July 16th, 2018
In the final days of 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, making many big changes in the way taxes will work in years to come. If you are considering a divorce and are planning on paying spousal support, the changes to s…
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Does Your Minnesota Parenting Plan Cover Everything It Should?
June 20th, 2018
Your Minnesota Parenting Plan is the contract that describes how you and your co-parent will handle the job of raising your children, now that you are divorced or separated. If done well, it can do far more than just outline who spends time with the…
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The Best Ways to Solve Disagreements About Parenting Plans
May 15th, 2018
After divorce or separation, disagreements about parenting plans can reopen old wounds. Conflict over parenting time exchanges and other parenting decisions can cause anxiety for parents and children alike. You can help you kids by learning healthy h…
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How to Talk to Your Spouse About Collaborative Divorce
April 16th, 2018
Divorce is a difficult topic. It is emotionally charged and can easily trigger fear and anxiety. This being said, if you and your spouse are considering divorce, having multiple discussions about it will likely follow. One such discussion might be a…
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Uncontested Divorce — What Do You Need to Agree On?
March 15th, 2018
While a marriage may end in divorce, it does not have to end in destruction and devastation of finances and feelings. One of the best ways to save yourself from the financial and emotional toll of divorce is to try for an uncontested divorce. An unco…
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Categories: Minnesota Divorce Blog
The Cost of Divorce Mediation, And Why It Might Be Right for You
February 20th, 2018
Many facing divorce are confronted with the reality that going to court can be very expensive. The thought of mounting legal fees in the face of such a life changing event can take its toll. The fact of the matter is, however, that divorce does not n…
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Holiday Co-Parenting After Divorce: Five Tips for a Peaceful Season
December 15th, 2017
The difficulties faced after divorce can often seem to come in waves. Holidays often prove to be particularly poignant waves and can be the source of strong emotions and anxiety. This is all particularly true when there are children involved. Facing…
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Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Decision?
August 3rd, 2015
A potential client recently came in for a consult and, as often is the case, her husband was struggling to move forward in the process. They were at very different points on the divorce readiness scale – she was ready, he was not. This is quite typ…
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What is a Parenting Plan?
July 3rd, 2015
A parenting plan is a legal document, filed with a divorce decree, that outlines aspects of the co-parenting relationship after divorce. At a minimum, the parenting plan outlines the scheduled time each parent spends with the kids. It can include det…
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