Many parents in Minnesota and the rest of the country are ordered to pay child support to help with the financial costs of raising a child. But it’s not always easy to get parents to pay up, which is why states like Minnesota and Wisconsin fund child support enforcement efforts. The funds are used to pay […]
Could a push for alimony reform soon come to Minnesota?
Several states are currently debating over putting an end to permanent alimony, or spousal support that continues until the receiving spouse dies or remarries. Opponents of permanent alimony say that it is unfair to force someone to support an ex for decades after the divorce. On the other hand, some argue that permanent alimony is […]
The unavoidable (and avoidable) costs of divorce
Most people have heard that divorce can be expensive, but few understand the reasons why. The fact is, in order to be able to minimize the economic toll of your divorce, you have to be able to recognize what costs can be avoided and what costs just go hand in hand with ending your marriage. […]
County in Midwest takes unique approach to unpaid child support
In Minnesota, both parents have a legal duty to take financial responsibility for their children. In most cases, non-custodial parents are ordered to make child support payments to custodial parents until the child reaches the age of 18 or they graduate from high school, whichever comes later. Child support payments are calculated through guidelines that were […]
More Minnesota Grandparents are Caring for Grandchildren
While many grandparents are getting ready to retire, some are becoming the primary caregivers to their grandchildren. Some of these grandparents are taking over traditional parenting roles because their own child has gotten in trouble with the law, is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, or is dealing with financial problems. Some grandparents are not […]