Minnesota Family Law Divorce Blog

Preventing conflict when disclosing assets in divorce

Divorce is one event that many Minnetonka area couples approach with dread. They have heard so many horror stories that they do not know what to expect for their divorce proceedings. Divorce is only as easy as you make it. The first step is for you to honor the...

3 mistakes that could derail your high-asset divorce

When it comes to high-asset divorces in the Minnetonka area, the stakes are often so high that some spouses go too far in trying to ensure they get what they think is fair. This could include making erroneous allegations or unrealistic demands and doing everything...

Hiding assets is a bad idea in a Minnesota divorce

When you spent your life working hard to build up your business, you naturally want to protect your assets from an unfair distribution. Certainly, many legitimate ways exist to help you safeguard your wealth. However, you should take care not to cross the line...

2 things to consider about divorce and your company

When it comes to divorces that involve businesses in the Minnetonka area, one can never be too thorough. You do not need to stay with your spouse in order to be able to protect your business from the fallout of divorce, even if she is a partner. Now, there are many...

Why divorces often spike after the New Year

The holiday season can prove stressful for everyone, thanks to tight schedules, tight budgets and familial obligations. If you are like many people in marriages across America, you may, too, find that you become particularly disenchanted with your significant other...

3 ways to divorce-proof your business

If you are in the formation stages of starting a business or have been in charge of one in Minnetonka for a long time, it helps if you take measures to protect it. Believe it or not, your relationship can affect your company if things end badly between you and your...

Business valuation in a Minnesota divorce

If you own a business, protecting it often takes top priority as you consider your approach to the financial aspects of an impending divorce. If your business or any part of it is marital property and therefore subject to division, a comprehensive and accurate...

What can I expect in a divorce?

One life event that you likely did not see coming is a divorce. You married your spouse with the intent to separate when you die. But at some point in your lives, you both changed, and the feelings you once had for each other are no more.  Divorces are...

3 assets that may be most vulnerable in a divorce

There are a number of concerns that arise for any couple going through a divorce. If you have kids, you will be understandably concerned about custody arrangements. If you have a business, you want to make sure that it does not suffer as a result of the end of your...