In a legal annulment, the court is basically saying that the marriage was void and never really occurred in the first place. Minnesota Statute § 518.02 lists the reasons where
Does Starting the Family Court Process Mean You Have to Go to Trial?
Many people dealing with family law matters have a lot of questions about the process. Here’s a question we hear a lot from our clients: “If we start the court
How to Determine Child Support Using the Minnesota Child Support Calculator
The state of Minnesota offers a free online child support calculator that helps parents get an idea of support costs. In this article, we are going to offer some tips
Third Party Custody & the Natural Parent Presumption
Under the United States Constitution, one has fundamental rights as a parent to raise their children as they see fit. Courts have included in these parental rights the right to
What’s the Difference Between Mediation & an Early Neutral Evaluation?
While there are many similarities between mediation and the Early Neutral Evaluation process, there are also a few key differences. Here is a comparison: Mediation Early Neutral Evaluation
Child Support – When Does it End?
Our clients often ask a lot of questions about child support. One of the most common questions is – “when does child support end?” Does child support automatically terminate when
The Pros & Cons of Appointing a Parenting Consultant
Everyone has differing opinions about parenting consultants. Even family law attorneys have differing opinions on this topic! In this article, we are going to discuss some of the pros and
Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in Minnesota
In Minnesota when a dissolution proceeding involves minor children, the parties or the court must decide issues such as custody, parenting time, and child support. There are two types of
Minnesota Divorce and Out of State Moves
Whether a parent can move out of state with a minor child is determined by Minnesota Statute §518.175 subdivision 3. Without consent from the other parent, it is very difficult
The Pros & Cons of Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Minnesota
Legal separation is essentially the same as divorce and costs the same. The only real difference is, with a legal separation, you are still legally married. In a legal separation, the parties involved