By aphlaw | Published September 12, 2019 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, binding contracts, family law, Minnesota family lawyer, Postnuptial Agreement | Comments Off on When You Might Consider Implementing a Postnuptial Agreement
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When You Might Consider Implementing a Postnuptial Agreement
Postnuptial agreements are legally binding contracts established by couples after their marriage begins. Couples will typically implement a postnuptial agreement after certain major life changes occur. What those agreements contain can vary widely based on the couple, including some estate planning elements and, much like an antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, some agreements over what would happen Read More
Read MoreCan You Get Alimony/Spousal Maintenance After a Divorce is Finalized?
During your divorce, the court may award you alimony (called spousal maintenance in Minnesota), which you would begin receiving in monthly installments at such time the court issues an order for spousal maintenance. This spousal maintenance arrangement may be permanent or temporary, depending on the circumstances of your marriage and divorce. When the divorce is Read More
Read MoreWhen Challenges Occur to Prenuptial (Antenuptial) Agreements
Prenuptial agreements (called antenuptial agreements in Minnesota) are useful tools for setting some general “ground rules” of a marriage and agreeing beforehand on how assets and liabilities would be distributed in the event of divorce. However, there are some circumstances in which one person might challenge the validity of the agreement during a divorce. This Read More
Read MoreWhat if I Want a Divorce, But Don’t Know Where My Spouse Is?
It is fairly common people to lose track of a spouse after separation. This, however, adds some complications to an ensuing divorce. Fortunately, divorce is still possible even if the other spouse is difficult to locate. The following a brief overview of some of the steps you will need to take: Order of notice by Read More
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Estate Planning After Divorce
Once your divorce is finalized, there will be a lot of changes you need to make in your life to accommodate your new situation. Any time you have a major change in your life, it’s a good time to revisit your estate plan, and a divorce is no exception. Most divorces provide for the fact Read More
Read MoreTips for Protecting Your Business in a Divorce
If you’re a business owner going through a divorce, it’s critical you do everything you can to protect your business interests. Your livelihood moving forward depends on it. Here are just a few strategies you can employ to accomplish this. Contracts: You can develop either a prenuptial (referred to as antenuptial agreements in Minnesota) or Read More
Read MoreDivorce Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
If you are a stay-at-home parent going through a divorce, it can feel as though you are at a big disadvantage in the negotiations. Because you’ve been away from work for an extended period of time, you may not have the earning capacity of your spouse, and your earning capacity will play a role in Read More
Read MoreWhat to Know About Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota
There are some circumstances in which a divorcing couple is able to process their divorce without a whole lot of conflict and court appearances. If you and your spouse are able to sit down, negotiate amicably and work out the terms of your divorce efficiently, you could seek an uncontested divorce. The benefit of an Read More
Read MoreWhy Don’t Judges Just Accept a Kid’s Custody Wishes?
There are many factors that go into a judge’s decision for how parents will share child custody. In cases involving older children, the judge must at least take into consideration the child’s own wishes for custody. Ultimately, however, the child’s wishes are not the only determining factor. Why is it that judges will not just Read More
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