With the state of the economy today many people are dividing up debt rather than assets in divorce. One of the biggest decisions divorcing parties must make is what to do with their
IV-D System – Child Support when the County is Involved
When it comes to child support, an IV-D case is a case in which a parent has assigned the government certain rights to child support because the parent receives public assistance
Announcing the Growth of Our Adoption & Juvenile Practice
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