In 2020, everything is online. Shared calendars, logged in email accounts on family computers, Find My Friends, Uber receipts, and tons of other online applications can make or break facts
How to Make Sure Your Custody or Parenting Time Order Is Enforced
Sometimes, people don’t respect the legality of Court Orders in family law cases. This can rage from dangerous situations like violating an Order for Protection or Restraining Order, to more
An Overview of the 2019 Minnesota Child Support Task Force Recommendations
Between September 2016 and June 2019, the Child Support Task Force met 29 times to assess the current child support structure and make additional recommendations to the commissioner of the
The New 2020 Motion Practice Timing Rules
Effective January 1, 2020, the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and Rules of Civil Procedure have changed. Per Rule 303.01 (Scheduling of Motions), all motions and orders to show cause
Divorce & Bankruptcy: Determining Eligibility for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The means test became part of bankruptcy law in 2005 to help individuals determine their eligibility for bankruptcy, as well as determine which kind of bankruptcy is the best for
Divorce, Taxes & Bankruptcy in Minnesota
One of the biggest concerns surrounding any bankruptcy case is this – what happens to the tax debt? This becomes even more complicated when a divorce is involved. Is it
Home Foreclosure, Divorce & Alternatives to Bankruptcy
The process of foreclosure happens when you are unable to make the mortgage payments each month and the lending company initiates a process to repossess your home. This usually happens
Should I Get an Annulment or a Divorce?
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