Parenting consultants (PCs) are commonly appointed in Minnesota family cases to make decisions and resolve disputes. PCs serve as a neutral third party, after the issue of a divorce decree,
When is a Gifted Down Payment Non-marital?
Division of property in a divorce is expected. Marital assets are divided in a manner that is considered fair and equitable to both parties. Non-marital assets, however, are typically not
Changes May Make It Easier to Untangle Student Loan Debt in Divorce
In Minnesota, as in other states, when a married couple divorces, each person takes their own student loan debt with them. Student loan debt is generally considered non-marital debt and,
What Goes into Changing Venue in a Divorce Case
A question we sometimes get from our clients is whether they can change venue in their divorce case to another county. There are many reasons a client might want a
Bill May End Fees for Some Post-Divorce Name Changes
In Minnesota, people can change their legal name through marriage, divorce/legal separation, or by petitioning for a name change action in state district court. Regardless of whether you change your
Parenting Consultant vs. Parenting Time Expeditor – What’s the Difference?
A parenting consultant (“PC”) and a parenting time expeditor (“PTE”) are both professionals who work with families to help resolve parenting time disputes, in lieu of bringing such issues directly
Attorneys Join the Heimerl & Lammers Team
Heimerl & Lammers announces the additions of attorneys Lauren Schnobrich and Ingrid Wahlquist to its growing legal team. Lauren Schnobrich joins Heimerl & Lammers as the newest member of the
What Are My Rights As a Grandparent in Minnesota?
Most people do not know that certain grandparents have a right to visit their grandchildren under Minnesota law. Under Minnesota Statute § 257C.08, if one of the child’s parents are
Are Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property?
It is not uncommon for someone to experience an injury, whether at work or elsewhere, that eventually culminates in a settlement. In this case, the injured party may receive either
How Is the Court Handling Parental Disagreements on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids?
We previously issued a blog post titled “Vaccines and Divorce – Can I Have My Child Vaccinated without the Other Parent’s Consent?” Since that blog was released, a Washington County