It is no secret that high conflict divorce cases can be very expensive. The typical family law attorney charges based on the actual amount of work they do on your case. The amount of money you spend on their work varies depending on their hourly rate. Most attorneys bill in .1 increments, meaning ...
Court orders are very serious. Whether the court made its order based on its own findings or whether the court adopted a stipulated agreement, the involved parties are expected to follow the order. For example, say there is an order for parenting time where the mother is granted parenting time with the parties' ...
An Order for Protection (OFP) is a tool that a person can use to protect themselves or their children against an abuser that they are related to, married to or were married to, live or have lived with, have a child with, or have a significant romantic relationship with. Relief through an ...
Years ago, Minnesota Judge Michael Hass gave some blunt advice to divorcing parents in his courtroom: "Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your ...
In family law, attorneys generally charge an upfront retainer before getting started on a client's case. These retainers are usually between $2,000 and $5,000. While this may seem like a lot, these retainers are quickly depleted after an attorney drafts pleadings and motions, attends hearings, and has multiple communications with ...
Same sex couples are finding it increasingly difficult to get divorced. At the time of this writing, only 6 states and the District of Columbia allow gay marriage. None of these states have a residency requirement attached to their laws either, meaning a same sex couple doesn’t have to live ...
If you are involved in a “high conflict” parenting situation (i.e. a divorce, custody proceeding, or post decree issue), the services of a parenting consultant or a parenting time expeditor may be appropriate to assist with on-going conflict in the case. But what’s the difference between a parenting consultant and ...
More often than not, the family law attorneys in our office are confronted with this question: "Why do I need a divorce lawyer, when my spouse and I agreed on everything?" In short, a divorce attorney can ensure that your rights are protected, that there is actually an "equitable division" of martial property, ...
Even with a family law attorney by your side, there are things a party could do or say that may negatively impact their family law case. Here are a few tips for putting your best foot forward when appearing in front of family law judges in Minnesota. Family law matters are emotionally charged so ...
Most of the time parties appear in court, it is for a motion hearing rather than an evidentiary hearing. An evidentiary hearing is basically a trial where testimony is taken from witnesses and exhibits are introduced to the court through the testimony that supports them. In a motion hearing, exhibits ...
