The Lost Rights of Divorced Parents
Divorces this day in age are at an all time high. Studies have found that nearly half of first marriages end in a divorce. This far exceeds the amount of divorces that occurred back when legal rights surrounding a divorce were originally developed. In the beginning, a divorce was dealt with extreme anger from both parties and separate parenting beliefs. Typically, one parent was granted full custody and the other parent became just an acquaintance to the children. Times have changed…
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Before they get married, some couples agree to a prenuptial agreement regarding specific issues like finances and property. Many people feel that this is a fair way to start a marriage. This way, if something goes wrong with the marriage and a divorce occurs, both parties involved are already at an agreement on how property and finances should be divided. This in turn tends to lower the amount of conflict during a divorce because some of the issues were resolved before the marriage even began. If you have a prenup, and you live in Minnesota, have you checked to see if it is valid? If you are not sure, your best bet is to reach out to Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC, experienced family law attorneys that take pride in ensuring that your prenup meets the legal requirements. 
A Living Trust is a vehicle that can be very useful in certain estate planning situations. The trust is created and functions while the individual is living. A Testamentary Trust is created after your death. An experienced Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer can help you to determine if a Revocable Living Trust is right for your individual situation. For many Minnesotans, a living trust can help to avoid probate or reduce estate taxes. Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn have expertise in the benefits and possible drawbacks with establishing a Revocable Trust. 
