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Understanding Military Divorce and Spousal Benefits Divorcing a service member comes with unique challenges — from navigating federal laws to understanding military benefits. At Mundahl Law, we help spouses of military members protect their rights… Read More

When you and your spouse reach an agreement in your divorce—what Minnesota calls a Stipulated Judgment and Decree—it’s a big relief. You’ve worked through tough issues like who will keep the house, how property will be divided, and how to mov… Read More

When it comes to dividing property in a divorce, the stakes are high. Your home is often one of the most valuable assets you own—and getting its value right is critical. That’s why it’s important to know that automated valuation models (AVMs),… Read More

When families go through deeply emotional events like divorce or the death of a loved one, it’s natural to want to shield children from pain. Many parents and guardians believe that softening or even hiding the truth protects their children. Bu… Read More

Divorce is often one of the most emotionally charged experiences a person can face. The end of a marriage comes with a mix of sadness, anger, confusion, and, sometimes, relief. In the midst of these emotions, it’s easy for individuals to make d… Read More

Divorce is widely recognized as one of life’s most emotionally challenging experiences. It brings significant change, often leaving you feeling uncertain, confused, and unsure about what lies ahead—especially when it comes to dating again. While… Read More

Divorce, by its very nature, has a way of bringing up painful parts of the past. For transgender individuals, there can be another wrinkle: the potential need to use their deadname in divorce documents. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s… Read More

Divorce is, of course, a legal process; it changes the legal nature of your relationship to another person and your rights and responsibilities to one another. But it’s not just a legal process. It’s also a financial, social, and crucially, an em… Read More

One of the most challenging hurdles in every divorce is the division of marital property. In Minnesota, property is divided in divorce according to the principles of equitable distribution. That doesn’t necessarily mean exactly equal, although an e… Read More

One of the most challenging aspects of divorce for most people is not knowing what to expect. Lack of familiarity with the divorce process can make it feel like life is out of control, at a time when you are already dealing with major upheaval. At Mu… Read More

Maybe you and your spouse have discussed divorce, and you have been anticipating this moment. Or perhaps you had no idea that your spouse was thinking about divorce, and you’ve just been blindsided by a process server handing you divorce papers. Ei… Read More

You’ve probably seen a movie or TV show where one spouse wants a divorce, the other doesn’t, and the spouse seeking to get unhitched has to chase the reluctant spouse down to get them to sign divorce papers. Sometimes, just to add spice, the spou… Read More

Divorce is never easy, even under the best of circumstances. But when you are divorcing a narcissist or someone with another personality disorder such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), divorce can be a living nightmare. You’re trying to get… Read More