There are many resources available to couples going through a divorce, whether it’s amicable or contentious. But maybe your primary concern in the divorce isn’t how to deal with your spouse during the process. Instead, if you’re facing a high net worth divorce and your top priority is securing your financial future, here […]
Fleeing Domestic Abuse with Children Across State/National Borders
Women who take their children and flee domestic abuse in another jurisdiction to return to Minnesota may face another set of (legal) problems once they arrive. Here’s how to best navigate them. October 2019 is the 30th annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing the occasion, I am grateful for the opportunity to share […]
The Discoverability of Social Media Posts
Whether we like it or not, social media has been integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives. We post so many details of our daily activities on our personal pages: weddings, births, vacations, and every moment in between. These posts can show us a lot about the way someone is spending their time, which […]
Understanding the Hurdles of International Law in Your Child Custody Case
The globalization of our culture has brought about new family dynamics for co-parents to navigate. Many parents have shared custody of their children while living in different states or even different countries. I won’t pretend this type of arrangement is always easy; an immense level of cooperation and communication is needed from both parents if […]
Spousal Maintenance During Divorce: The Basics
What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance, also commonly known as alimony, is defined as a recurring payment, usually monthly, that is paid by a husband or wife to their former spouse following a divorce. Spousal maintenance is meant to prevent one spouse from adverse economic hardship following the divorce if he/she has insufficient funds from […]