If you are thinking about a divorce, please think about a Minnesota collaborative divorce. Many divorcing couples believe their marriages have become emotional quicksand. However, few are as vile as the one depicted in Edward Albee’s 1966 film classic “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. That film showcases a depth…
Joseph M. Flanders councils divorce clients to participate in uncontested divorces, collaborative divorces, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in all cases. It’s very rare that he will counsel clients to attend court or to ask the judge for relief. This is because the court system tends to be cumbersome, slow, unresponsive, and unable to…
Unfortunately, far too many parents across Minnesota and the country fall behind on child support payments. The reasons for the lapses are fairly standard: lost job, unexpected expenses and sometimes, simple irresponsibility. Though they may appear small on an individual basis, these unpaid debts really add up in the aggregate. According to a recent survey…
As we’ve discussed before, when Minnesota couples divorce, their assets must be divided. This process is known as equitable division and it requires that the couple’s joint marital possessions be fairly, though not necessarily evenly, split up. Most people understand that this will require divvying up the house, the cars, the bank accounts and even…
Anyone who has seen an episode of a network television legal show has likely heard the term “affidavit.” Though the word might be passingly familiar, it is likely not something you encounter on a daily basis and thus may require a bit more explanation to understand how useful affidavits can be in some Minnesota family…
Many people have heard the terms “contested” and “uncontested” Minnesota divorce bandied around when discussing divorce. The general idea is that uncontested divorces are good things, while contested splits are trouble and lead to increased expense. While this may be true in some cases, the reality is that contested divorces are not necessarily bad things…
Everyone understands that divorce can be a difficult process. Between custody/visitation disputes, property division and the adjustment of starting life again on your own, it’s understandable that couples would want to hurry through the process as quickly as possible. However, there are some aspects of the process that can’t simply be slapped together and really…
As reported by The Telegraph, wealthy couples are turning towards arbitration to settle their divorce disputes. My take? Bravo! Rather than utilize the courts for divorces, the couples are instead seeking alternative measures to settle their disputes. According to one lawyer, James Pirrie of the Family Law in Partnership: “Court queues are growing – meaning…
