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U of M researcher says divorce among older Americans is way up

It may seem like once a marriage reaches a certain length, the couple is going to stay together until one spouse passes away. But new research from the University of Minnesota into divorce rates suggests that as Baby Boomers get into their 60s, they are divorcing at surprisingly high rates.

France might say 'oui' to more collaborative type of divorce

No two divorces are the same. Every case has its own family, individuals, history and goals behind it. Some divorces take place in a courtroom. They might involve disgruntled, unfriendly parties who debate every single aspect of their divorce settlement.

The impact of income on child support and alimony

When a couple divorces in Minnesota it is vital to get an accurate accounting of their ex-spouse's income. Income is important because it impacts how the court calculates alimony. Unfortunately, calculating real income for the sake of alimony is not always easy. One way to calculate alimony, however, is to use a spousal maintenance calculator. For Minnesotans currently filing for divorce and requesting spousal maintenance the following may be helpful.