By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published October 31, 2019 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: divorce, emotional support, family law attorney, struggles, Support a Family Member | Comments Off on How to Support a Family Member Through a Divorce
It can be very difficult to know what to say to a family member who is going through a divorce. You’ll want to be there for the person during his or her struggles, but what is the best way to truly provide caring support? Below are a few tips to consider: Remember that every case Read More
Read MoreDuring the course of your divorce, you may be required to disclose some medical information if it is relevant to your case. The mental and physical condition of a parent could become relevant in child custody proceedings, for example. Frequent hospitalizations or major healthcare needs might also impact spousal maintenance arrangements or the asset and Read More
Read MoreIt is understandable if you want to avoid any contact whatsoever with your spouse after the two of you have decided to get a divorce. However, some level of communication will may be necessary to ensure the process goes reasonably smoothly. You have two choices: communicate directly or communicate through attorneys. Below are some issues Read More
Read MoreMinnesota is an equitable division of property state, as well as a no-fault divorce state. This means that the fault for the breakdown of the marriage will not affect the property division, and the property is to be divided based on what is just and equitable — not necessarily exactly equal. Some of the factors the Read More
Read MoreOnce 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 MoreDuring your divorce process, chances are you are going to have a lot of questions and concerns that come up at various times. It is helpful to have a good relationship with your divorce attorney so that you can get the answers and feedback you need. The following are some tips for communicating with your Read More
Read MoreThere are many myths that surround child support in divorce proceedings, including misconceptions on how judges determine support arrangements and responsibilities for payments. We’ve collected a few of the most common myths about child support we’ve come across to set the record straight. MYTH: If the parties agree, child support can be waived. Even in Read More
Read MoreA person who does not make child support payments in accordance with the court order will still be held responsible for fulfilling their support responsibilities. In some cases, back child support payments may also include interest charges and other fees added on top of the money owed. States typically have jurisdiction over handling back child Read More
Read MoreSpousal maintenance, also frequently referred to as alimony, falls into several main categories of short- and long-term support. The following is a quick overview of the different types of alimony arrangements that may be ordered as part of a divorce: Temporary spousal maintenance: Temporary spousal maintenance is generally only provided while the divorce is pending. Read More
Read MoreEven the most amicable divorces may take some time to get through the process. You still need to negotiate and agree on the various items that will be presented in your final divorce decree. If you are involved in a contested divorce, everything becomes significantly more complicated and you may need to adjust your expectations Read More
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