Income Share Model. Many parents assume that child support is only based on the obligor or non-custodial parent’s gross monthly income. Minnesota, along with many other states, applies what is called the income-shares
Who Pays Attorneys’ Fees in an Appeal?
An appeal is a very technical and potential very expensive process. In addition to attorneys’ fees for drafting the pleadings, the parties must also pay for: Transcripts for Court Hearings Filing Fees
Are “Illegal” Immigrants Entitled to Minnesota Work Comp?
Minnesota has a strong migrant worker community, primarily due to the farming needs and processing plants across the state. Some estimate that more than 20,000 migrant workers are employed in Minnesota each
10 MN Workers’ Comp Medical Entitlements
Often in workers’ comp cases, employees are not awarded enough compensation for their medical needs. Minnesota work comp laws are very complicated. As a result, many workers are taken advantage of
5 Things to Bring to a Financial Early Neutral Evaluation
A Financial Early Neutral Evaluation is one avenue you can explore when attempting to settle disputes relating to spousal maintenance, child support, or the division of property. Oftentimes, the neutral will instruct
Negative Equity in Real Estate
With the state of the real estate market these days, it is not uncommon for divorcing parties to have to decide what to do with a house that is “underwater” (where the mortgage is
Protections for Injured Workers in Minnesota
Getting injured at work can be hard enough by itself. But when your employer takes improper actions against you following a work injury, it can be downright unbearable. Thankfully, Minnesotans have legal protections against
Could Giving Divorced Dads More Rights be Dangerous?
A new piece of proposed legislation in England aims to achieve more equality in child custody settlements. The legislation touts the importance of a child having contact with both their mother
Divorced Men More Likely to Re-Marry than Women, Study Finds
According to a new study, men are twice as likely as women to wed again after a divorce. The study surveyed 2,000 adults was enacted to coincide with the DVD release
10 Common Personal Injury Cases
There are a lot of different injuries that can result from car, work, or other accidents. When someone fails to exercise reasonable care for the safety of another person, they