The division of family heirlooms in a divorce proceeding largely depends on whether the heirloom is considered marital property or non-marital property.  In Minnesota, non-marital property is property that one

Divorce usually takes an emotional toll on all involved.  While you may feel happy or encouraged by your fresh start, the separation of their mother and father can be extremely

No, your spouse does not need to be present for the court to issue a divorce decree. Under Minnesota Stat. 518.13, if one party does not appear, the court may

Some people believe that a divorce will tarnish their image or define who they are as a person.  That couldn’t be farther from the truth, and Ronald Reagan proved that

February 14th goes by a lot of different names, such as: Valentine’s Day Anti-Valentine’s Day National Singles’ Awareness Day While Valentine’s Day may be tough for people regardless of their

Custody Emergency In Minnesota Motions to modify custody or parenting time can take months for the court to hear.  The court’s calendar, attorneys’ availability, and the usual requirement that the

The following article has been around for over 10 years, but its message is so powerful that we wanted to share it on our blog. Judge Haas In 2001, Judge

A Guardian Ad Litem (referred to as “GAL” for short) is a person who acts as an advocate for a child or incapacitated person when the court is concerned about

Many couples are snatching up dinner reservations as Valentine’s Day creeps closer, but the amount of alcohol consumed on these dates may indicate how successful the relationship will be in

A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled against a West Bend couple who were suing a clinic for the costs of raising a child after the clinic mistakenly gave the mother