Understanding a Wife’s Legal Rights in a Minnesota Divorce Every divorce is unique. While the laws are consistent, their application depends on many factors. For example, was there a prenuptial agreement? Did the couple own real estate or a business? Did they have children? It’s important to note that splitting assets during a divorce in...Read More

Understanding Your Prenup Attorney’s Role A prenuptial agreement is an important document that can have lifelong implications. When you’re caught up in the excitement and romance of an engagement, it may be tempting to cut corners. You might consider going with a free or do-it-yourself prenuptial agreement. These options can be a bad idea. In...Read More

Minnesota Law Prohibits Couples from Including Child Custody or Support in Their Prenups and Postnups Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements focus on financial matters, like protecting family wealth or a business interest. But we sometimes hear from clients who ask us to include provisions related to child custody and child support.  We understand the reasoning: You’re...Read More

When planning a wedding, the happy couple will think of the dress, the cake, and the officiant. Other things that should be considered, as well. What will happen in the event of a divorce? Who will get what assets? Is Aunt Tilly’s china at risk of being divided up, or worse, awarded to your spouse...Read More