By Allison Maxim, Attorney | So what does the Kremer case mean for those of you who are getting married with an Antenuptial Agreement in the works, or for those of you who are considering divorce and have an Antenuptial Agreement in place? It means there is more to consider about your circumstances at the time you sign the Antenuptial Agreement than previously thought. More to argue about if the validity of such an agreement is challenged in a divorce; and more to Continue Reading
A is for Antenuptial Agreements: Recent Changes to Enforcing Validity
By Allison Maxim, Attorney | 2017 has been a prolific year so far for published family law appellate rulings in Minnesota. From the validity of Antenuptial (aka prenuptial) Agreements to calculating the costs of childcare to modification of parenting time – we are less than two full months into the new year and the Minnesota Court of Appeals has made four precedential rulings in family law cases. As a Minnesota divorce and family law attorney, I found all of this Continue Reading
Mindfulness and Divorce: Easing the Stress of Divorce with a Focus on the Kids
Divorce is painful for children. The entire family dynamic changes when mom and dad no longer live together. Children may hear bickering, blaming, and badmouthing, which has a negative impact on a child’s life. A parent’s mood and level of anxiety affects children whether the parent realizes it or not. For the adults, there is emotional, physical and financial stress that keeps them up at night. Preoccupation and stress will cause parents to lose focus on what’s most Continue Reading
5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion in a Mindful Divorce
By Allison Maxim, Attorney | Blame takes the center stage in many divorces. Parties to a divorce often blame their partners for the hurt and grief they feel, and their partners in turn blame them for their pain. When taking a mindful approach to divorce, individuals learn to recognize these feelings, and use the appropriate tools to manage feelings in a productive way that can lead to healthier results for themselves and their children. But what happens when Continue Reading