Heimerl & Lammers is proud to announce the growth of our adoption and juvenile practice! Attorney Bria Walling and paralegal Amanda Bean are the mainstays of our adoption and juvenile
A Guide to Pretrial (Prehearing) in Minnesota Family Law Court
A pretrial (also known as a prehearing) is the hearing that you have before the trial in family law court. There are several different matters that can be dealt with
How to Create a Parenting Plan that Works
A parenting plan is a contract that parents can enter into (or request the Court to create) in lieu of a typical custody and parenting time order. The purpose of
Tips for Handling Modification of Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
Whether you are the paying or receiving party, a change in your circumstances might warrant a modification of spousal maintenance. When this happens, you will need a family law attorney
Responding to a Divorce Petition in Minnesota
Responding to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage can be just as important as initiating the process, because it can preserve your rights—especially if you are unrepresented. It is common
Initiating a Divorce Petition in Minnesota
From my perspective, filing for divorce is a relatively simple and form-driven process. I understand, however, that the decision to file for divorce is an entirely different story. If you are considering
Tips for Determining Child Support in Minnesota
In Minnesota, a parent’s obligation to support their child begins when the child is born, and does not end until a triggering event like the child getting married, or turning
Money & Marriage: How One can Work Against the Other
Even with dual incomes supporting more households, and prevalent financial planning options available, couples continue to report money as the number one reason they fight. A recent study from Kansas
Can Your Height Predict Divorce Likelihood?
Sociologists at NYU say that a person’s height can help determine how likely they are to get a divorce later in life. For their study, researchers sought to determine how
The 5 Most Problematic States For Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a cumbersome process, especially if you live in a state that has some unique laws the divorcing parties must follow. Below, we look at