By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published October 4, 2021 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: divorce, joint bank account, Minnesota divorce lawyer, What to do | Comments Off on Dealing With Joint Bank Accounts in Divorce
Dealing With Joint Bank Accounts in Divorce
A joint bank account is any bank account owned by two or more people. Many married couples use joint bank accounts, giving each party the right to make deposits and withdrawals and take other actions regarding the account. During the divorce process, the court will likely view any funds in a joint account as marital Read More
Read MoreMoney Management Tips for Divorce
There are a lot of challenges associated with the divorce process, not the least of which is figuring out how you will emerge from the process with financial stability. Here are a few tips to help you with your money management during divorce so you can maintain financial sanity. Only take advice from experts: You’ll Read More
Read MoreSpousal Abuse Can Affect Divorce Hearings
If you are going through the divorce process with an abusive spouse, you can request orders of protection from the court, such as a temporary restraining order. This will ensure your spouse remains away from you and does not contact you, with significant penalties if they disobey. When a restraining order is in place, this Read More
Read MoreHow to Bring Up Divorce With Your Spouse
When you’ve finally made the decision in your own mind to move forward with a divorce, the next step is to raise the issue with your spouse. Doing so can be understandably scary—it’s not a pleasant conversation to have. But if you are to set yourself up for a smooth divorce, it’s important you bring Read More
Read MoreTips for Your First Divorce Hearing
Your divorce hearing is an early part of the divorce process that allows you to make some temporary decisions until the final terms of your divorce can be settled. There may be several hearings, depending on the nature of your divorce and the complexity of its issues. Here are a few tips for how you Read More
Read MoreWhy You Should Do Your Best to Avoid Divorce Litigation
Most divorce attorneys will try to guide their clients to collaborative divorce methods or mediation to help them avoid divorce litigation. This is because if a case reaches the litigation stage, it is likely to become quite drawn out and significantly more expensive. A divorce is already costly and emotionally traumatic enough even when it’s Read More
Read MoreTips for Using Social Media During Your Divorce
One of the most common pieces of advice attorneys give to divorce law clients is to deactivate social media profiles while going through the divorce process. Of course, not everyone is willing to entirely give up their social media accounts, especially if they use them for keeping in touch with family or close friends. There Read More
Read MoreTips for Disciplining Your Children Post-Divorce
After your divorce is finalized, you and your ex will still need to communicate regularly to effectively co-parent. This includes discussing the methods of discipline you will use so your children have consistent rules and expectations across households. Here’s a quick overview of some tips to help you keep a grasp on discipline after your Read More
Read MoreHow to Meet Your Children’s Needs During Divorce
As you go through the divorce process, you and your spouse should keep a sharp focus on your children’s needs in addition to your own. Here are just a few examples of some of the needs your child will have during this time, and how you can fulfill them: Involvement: Children need to have strong Read More
Read MoreStudy Says Divorce Can Fuel Fear of Abandonment in Children
New research indicates children who see their parents go through a difficult divorce involving lots of arguing and contention are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment in the aftermath of that divorce. This is true even if children feel close to one or both parents. Researchers interviewed 560 children between nine and 18 Read More
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