Divorce is a complex emotional and financial undertaking, and when a farm is involved, the situation becomes even more intricate. Beyond the emotional toll, farm divorces involve unique practical challenges due to the nature of...
Division of property is a major challenge in all but the briefest marriages or those between two people of very modest means. The average divorcing couple in Rochester has valuable marital assets like a home,...
It’s common in a divorce for real estate to be one of the most valuable things subject to division under Minnesota law. But unlike the family home, a farm is more than a place to...
Small business is at the heart of our economy. The Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that there are more than 525,000 small companies operating in Minnesota—employing nearly half of the state’s total workforce. For business owners, going...
For many couples in Minnesota, retirement plans and retirement savings are among their most valuable financial assets. Yet, during divorce, these benefits are easy to overlook. Worse yet, divorcing couples sometimes divide retirement assets in...
When a marital relationship has deteriorated to the point of filing for divorce, the soon-to-be-ex-spouses will have a lot on their plate. Not only does running into mutual friends lead to extremely uncomfortable small talk,...