If you are married, you may be wondering if you could be held liable for a money judgment awarded against your spouse. For example, if your spouse injures someone in
Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting with a Special Needs Child
Divorce can be quite unexpected, traumatic, and filled with uncertainty. The trouble compounds when the couple has joint children. In that case, divorce involves not only a financial and emotional
Who Gets the Dog? The Law in Minnesota
Many people share pets with their family or significant other, but very few people contemplate the consequences for the pet if the co-owning relationship is disrupted. In married couples with
Choosing a Parenting Time Schedule
Many divorcing parents struggle with creating a parenting time schedule that works best for them and their family. However, some parents may be surprised to learn that specific parenting time
How to Handle Disagreements over School Enrollment
Many parents who are in the midst of divorcing will disagree about what school their child should attend. Oftentimes, the school choice corresponds with where one parent lives. However, there
Stimulus Checks and Allocation In Divorced Families
The coronavirus relief bill signed into law on March 27, 2020 (the CARES ACT) provided economic impact payments, or “stimulus checks” to qualifying American households. Some people received the checks
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?
Defining the Rights and Role of a Guardian Ad Litem A Guardian ad Litem (or “GAL”) is a court-appointed neutral who serves to represent the interests of the child. The
Rules Regarding Car Insurance and Divorce
What to Do if You Are Getting a Divorce and Have a Joint Insurance Policy If you have gotten or are contemplating a divorce, you should know that you can
How Is High Asset Divorce Different than Other Forms of Divorce?
Our Minnesota divorce attorneys begin our legal partnerships with the understanding that each of our clients is unique and so are their post-marital needs. For over 20 years, our experienced
Understanding Taxes and Child Support in Minnesota
At Heimerl and Lammers, our divorce attorneys understand that when spouses with children decide to dissolve their marriages, the kids’ best interests come first. That is true personally and in