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Guiding Minnesotans Through The Divorce Process With Pride

Divorces are commonly thought of as a relentless feud between two former partners that impacts the entire family. But not all divorces follow this trend. Divorcing spouses can resolve things their way by obtaining guidance from an experienced and honest Minnesota divorce lawyer.

At Navarro Law Firm PLLC, founding attorney Dominique J. Navarro provides a vast range of services to clients in Rochester seeking a divorce. Dom has the knowledge to help clients successfully handle mediation meetings or move through the entire process with ease, whether you are involved in a contested, uncontested, collaborative or high-asset divorce.

How To File For Divorce

Once you have decided to end your marriage and file for divorce, you will likely want to begin the process as soon as possible. To file for divorce, you must:

  • File your petition for divorce
  • Ask for temporary court orders if needed
  • Show proof of service
  • Negotiate a divorce settlement

Your situation does not need to be difficult or conflict-filled. When each of these steps is carefully taken, a peaceful path through the entire process is possible.

What Percentage Of Marriages End In Divorce?

It is commonly believed that about half of all marriages end in divorce. While this number is close to the actual figure, it is not completely accurate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the actual percentage of marriages that end in divorce is 41%.

What You Should Know About Alimony

Alimony is designed to provide financial support to the spouse with a lower income following a divorce. Understanding the basics of alimony and its different forms is essential to confidently navigate the divorce process. The following are the various types of alimony:

  • Temporary alimony
  • Rehabilitative alimony
  • Permanent alimony
  • Reimbursement alimony
  • Lump-sum alimony

Depending on the circumstances of your divorce, you could receive or end up paying alimony in one of its various forms. Additionally, the amount paid to the lower-earning spouse will vary based on the length of the marriage, the established standard of living, the age of each spouse, and both spouse’s income and monthly expenses.

However, the courts do not have all the power in this situation. Divorcing spouses who are able to work together may be able to come to an agreement and negotiate alimony payments by gathering financial documents, being open-minded, controlling their emotions and talking to an attorney.

The Asset Division Process

Assets are divided differently depending on what state you reside in. In Minnesota, marital property is split equitably. This means that each spouse will not receive an equal share of the marriage’s assets, instead they will each receive what the judge deems to be fair.

How Navarro Law Firm PLLC Advocates For Divorcing Spouses

Having a local divorce attorney to lean on and bounce questions off of is invaluable throughout the divorce process. For a helping hand during this troubling time, please contact Navarro Law Firm PLLC at 507-923-2190 or by filling out our online form.