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
The Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Minnesota Family Court
If a man and a woman are unmarried at the time of a child’s birth, the mother has sole legal and physical custody until the court issues an order stating otherwise.
Child Focused vs. Child Inclusive Mediation in Minnesota
There are several types of divorce mediation in Minnesota. Two of the most common are child focused mediation, and child inclusive mediation. Both forms of mediation deal with the children
ICMCs & the Early Neutral Evaluation Process in Minnesota
In Hennepin County and Ramsey County, the family courts have adjusted to make the process more amicable for cases. Instead of filing a case and having nothing happen for some
7 Basic Minnesota Family Law FAQs
How Long does the Divorce Process take? If uncontested, a divorce can be finalized in as little as a few weeks. If the divorce is contested, however, it could take