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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Sometimes in divorce cases, one or both parties files for an OFP (Order for Protection). These are court orders that protect the party in question from abuse. There are many misconceptions

New research shows that divorce rates among baby boomers are higher than ever. Couples over 50 were twice as likely to divorce in 2009, than 50+ couples back in 1990. Stigma of