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The Value of Expert Witness in Divorce
Many time, a significant discussion needs to occur early on in a divorce case about the possible benefits of securing expert witnesses to help with the divorce.
In divorce cases, the expert witnesses needed may vary. Expert witnesses can include real estate appraisers, forensic accountants, business evaluation experts, and vocational experts, ...Read More

Buying the Farm: Things to Look for in Negotiating a Farm Divorce Settlement
In Minnesota, divorces involving farms and farming operations can be some of the most complex and difficult matters to resolve. In addition to the emotional issues concerning the family farm or a farming operation that has been in existence for some time, there are ...Read More

Keeping the Minnesota Family Farm After Divorce
Minnesota divorce lawyers are faced with unique and challenging issues when representing farmers in divorce proceedings, especially when dividing up the marital assets and debts.
Particularly important in light of today's farmland prices and other issues contributing to the value of the marital estate, a substantial ...Read More

My Friend Didn’t Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance, So Why Do I?
One of the most difficult areas of Minnesota family law (for both lawyers and clients) is spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony. Unlike child support, there is no formula that you can plug numbers into and come away with a good answer.
Instead, awards of ...Read More

Breaking Up Really Is Hard To Do: Protect Your Business From Divorce With Buy-Sell Agreements & Antenuptial Agreements
For anyone who owns a business, the topic of what happens to their business upon divorce (especially if it is someone else's divorce) is crucial. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you plan for possibility of divorce, so that you can get ...Read More