In this economy, bankruptcy and divorce do often come hand in hand. Many people facing financial difficulties are also dealing with the increased strain that places on their marriage, and
Chemical Dependency and Parenting Time
Chemical dependency is an issue that can affect an individual’s ability to parent their children. If an individual does not have control over their addiction, it can be unsafe to
How Does an Order For Protection Impact My Family Law Case in Minnesota?
Individuals who have been subjected to violence or have fear of imminent bodily harm are able to obtain an Order For Protection (OFP) to protect themselves from their abusers. An
Interstate & International Custody Disputes and Minnesota Law
In many divorce and custody cases involving children, the parties both stay in the state of Minnesota and the courts within the state will continue to make all determinations regarding
Motions for Reconsideration in Minnesota
Almost always when parties go to court and the judge makes his or her decision, someone will not be happy with the results. That is why it is preferred by
Facebook’s Role in Family Court Proceedings
A case recently made national headlines where a wife from Ohio allegedly found out her husband had married another woman in Florida by seeing the pictures on the other woman’s
How Do I Get a Fair Settlement If I Don’t Know What My Spouse Has?
In every divorce case, the issue of a property settlement must be addressed. Every marriage results in either assets to be divided, debts to be divided, or both. Sometimes, only
How Are Expenses of the Children Divided in Child Support Awards?
When parents are separated, there will almost always be a child support obligation from one parent to the other to support the children financially. Basic child support is determined based
Divorce Proceedings in Minnesota with Out-of-State Parties
We receive calls often from out of state parties who have been served with divorce papers from Minnesota or who would like to divorce someone in the state of Minnesota
How Do I Establish My Parental Rights in Minnesota?
Many of our clients are unmarried parents. With marriage comes automatic parental rights. When you are not married, the father must go to court to establish his rights before he