The ongoing trial of James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife instead of pursuing a divorce, is deeply unsettling. It also highlights a critical truth in family
How Can I Locate Hidden Assets during a Minnesota Divorce?
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce At Heimerl & Lammers, our divorce attorneys fully understand the challenges that accompany your marriage dissolution. While every divorce is unique, one thing remains
Cryptocurrency and Divorce in Minnesota
Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum have become part of many people’s vernacular in recent years. Unlike traditional currency, cryptocurrency (crypto) is decentralized and is tracked through a digital ledger known
How to Get Financial Information from Your Spouse During a Divorce in Minnesota
Going through a divorce proceeding can be a very difficult process, especially if you are unsure about the specific financial picture in your marriage. As part of a divorce proceeding,
Bill to Help Divorced Couples Separate Consolidated Student Loans
Division of debt as a married couple is a common part of the divorce process. Not all debts are divided in this way, however. For example, generally speaking, student loan debt
Dissipation of Marital Assets
Divorce is difficult for most who experience it. Deciding how to divide property and assets accumulated during the marriage can sometimes make the process even more contentious. Minnesota divorce law requires
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