In certain situations, supervised parenting time may be warranted. The court may order parenting time to be supervised if it finds that endangerment is likely if unsupervised parenting time were allowed. Supervision may be done by a family member or friend, the custodial parent, or a third party in a supervised visitation ...
Rarely the situation arises where an individual finds out that their spouse is still married to someone else. What is done in this case? If someone was previously married and never obtained a divorce, intentionally or not, the subsequent marriage is considered by the court to never have taken place. ...
A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court found that when a custodial parent brings an action for contempt for nonpayment of child support, the state is not required to provide counsel for the noncustodial parent. The state must have procedural safeguards in place to protect the contemnor's due ...
If you have ever practiced in Dakota County, you know that the judicial officers are assigned to a matter at the last minute and that the judicial officer will probably change with each court appearance. I had a contested divorce involving custody in Dakota County and due to the complex ...
As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client relationship requires open communication and trust. If you feel like you cannot trust your attorney, or your attorney cannot trust you, ...
In some instances, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed by the Court or the parties to conduct an evaluation on the current custody and parenting time arrangement. In that case, the Guardian Ad Litem will issue a report that sets apart findings as well as recommendations for the future ...
In order to file for a divorce in Minnesota, you must be a resident for 180 days (six months) prior to filing for divorce. If your ex files for divorce in Minnesota and meets the residency requirement, then your divorce will take place in Minnesota. How an Attorney can Help ...
Parties do not have to file for divorce in the state in which they were married. However, Minnesota has specific residency requirements that must be met in order for a person to file for divorce in a Minnesota court. A person may file for a divorce in Minnesota if: One ...
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a governmental plan. Benefits payable by PERA include pension benefits and disability benefits. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, PERA is exempt from the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) law. In 1987, Minnesota passed a law permitting the division of public pension plans in ...
Marital property is any property that is acquired during the marriage. If during your marriage you and your spouse purchase a home, then this home is considered “marital property.” If during the marriage, you start a new job and receive a retirement account through your position, the retirement account is considered ...
