It is no secret that high conflict divorce cases can be very expensive. The typical family law attorney charges based on the actual amount of work they do on your case. The
August is National Child Support Awareness Month
This coming month (August) is National Child Support Awareness Month in America. The month was recognized back in 1995 by then-president Bill Clinton, who stated in his official proclamation: “Providing
Top 3 Ways to Protect Yourself in a MN Custody Dispute
Child custody disputes are often highly contentious and can lead to a court trial if the parties cannot resolve the issues of custody and parenting time outside of court. Even
Enforcing Child Support Orders in Other States
We’ve written a lot about child support orders, and the importance of following them. But do child support orders change if the mother or father moves to a different state? In
The Importance of Following Court Orders in Divorce Cases
Court orders are very serious. Whether the court made its order based on its own findings or whether the court adopted a stipulated agreement, the involved parties are expected to follow
Orders for Protection – A Sword or a Shield?
An Order for Protection (OFP) is a tool that a person can use to protect themselves or their children against an abuser that they are related to, married to or were married
Should Parents who Fail to Pay Child Support go to Jail?
VictoriaAdvocate.com recently ran an excellent point/counterpoint series on the topic of whether or not a parent who fails to pay child support should go to jail. Here is a summary
Words of Wisdom for Divorcing Parents
Years ago, Minnesota Judge Michael Hass gave some blunt advice to divorcing parents in his courtroom: “Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Attorney’s Retainer
In family law, attorneys generally charge an upfront retainer before getting started on a client’s case. These retainers are usually between $2,000 and $5,000. While this may seem like a
Same Sex Couples Finding it Difficult to Divorce
Same sex couples are finding it increasingly difficult to get divorced. At the time of this writing, only 6 states and the District of Columbia allow gay marriage. None of