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By brianjames on May 08th, 2012

Can extra-marital affairs affect divorce proceedings? – Written by Keith Schulefand, The Law Office of Keith B. Schulefand

Given the no-fault nature of most divorces, the issue of blame related to who caused the end of the marriage does not matter from a legal standpoint. However, during divorce proceedings, if one spouse has been unfaithful during the marriage, this information can affect the settlement outcome under certain conditions.
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By brianjames on May 08th, 2012

MN child custody reform bill inching close to passage – Written by Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune

With attention fully on the Vikings stadium issue, a bill that would change child custody proceedings for divorcing parents in Minnesota is quietly inching its way closer to the governor’s desk.
The latest version of HF322 would simply increase the presumed time each divorcing parent would get with his or her kids from [...]

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By brianjames on April 13th, 2012

Shared Parenting Time In Dual Income Families – Written by Jay Dahlin, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

As working parents’ roles in the lives of their children evolve with the demands of the modern economy, so too do their parental rights as divorced parents.
Traditionally, a child’s custodial parent would be the primary residential parent and child support recipient and the non-custodial parent would pay child support and [...]

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By brianjames on April 01st, 2012

‘Temporary orders’ apply before final divorce – Written by Jeffrey A. and Andrew Grossman

Q: My lawyer keeps talking to me about “temporary orders.” I have no idea what she is talking about, and her explanation makes less sense each time we talk. Can you tell me what these are?
A: If she cannot explain “temporary orders,” you have a serious communication issue. Unfortunately, many lawyers forget that “lawyerspeak” is [...]

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By brianjames on December 31st, 2011

Divorced parents face loss of custody in new kids deal – Written by Diane Lee

Divorced parents who fail to fulfill their responsibilities to their children stand to lose guardianship under a proposed law that requires both the mother and father to share custody.
The Law Reform Commission in 2005 recommended that a law be introduced requiring divorced parents to share custody of their children in the [...]

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By brianjames on July 15th, 2011

Parents Can Strengthen Family Relationships, Even During Divorce – Written by Deborah A. Carder

The word “divorce” does not conjure up positive thoughts of family wellness, but emotionally fit  parents can strengthen family relationships even during the legal process and later as a divorced family.  Typically, parents are so trapped in their own emotional chaos, not to mention the arduous divorce procedure, that they involve [...]

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By brianjames on June 22nd, 2011

What to Expect During a Divorce – Written by Mary Stearns-Montgomery

Just as no two divorces are alike, no two divorce proceedings are alike. Most people know someone who has gone through a divorce or has heard about someone else’s experience but going through one yourself is a different experience. Here are four basic guidelines of what you might be able to [...]

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By brianjames on June 16th, 2011

Denying fathers their rights – Written by Barbara Kay, National Post

Shania Twain recently published a memoir detailing her anguish at her ex-husband’s affair with her best friend. In the end, Shania found happiness with the friend’s betrayed husband, by her account a straight-arrow guy, a terrific father to his own daughter and a much-admired step-father to her sons. She writes, “What attracted me to Fred [...]

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By brianjames on February 07th, 2011

8 Tips For Saving Money During Divorce – Written By Tulsa Divorce Attorney Matt Ingham

Okay so you are at the point where you have made several attempts to save your marriage, each one of your attempts was unsuccessful…it is time to let go of the marriage and move forward with the divorce. Before you move forward with the divorce though, step back, pause for a second [...]

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By brianjames on February 07th, 2011

Divorce – 6 Tips For Helping Your Children Cope – Written By Matthew Ingham

When the divorce process is just beginning, chances are you and your spouse have not settled the issue of child custody. This is a very difficult time for both you and your spouse, but most importantly, this is very difficult time for the children.
Do keep in mind throughout the divorce process [...]

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