A Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO (pronounced “Kwa-Drough”) is a technique attorneys use to shift ownership of funds from one party’s retirement account to another. A QDRO is typically used to move funds during marriages, child support cases, and spousal support settlements between former and current spouses. The party ...
A group of Minnesotans gathered Sunday to protest Russia’s proposed law that would ban American families from adopting Russian children. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined members of the Children’s Home Society and other concerned citizens at the rally that sought to bring attention to the proposed ban. “The demonstration shows that ...
It depends. Sometimes people request that two law firms team up or collaborate to represent them in their divorce case. This might be because one attorney specializes in a particular issue or area of law that is relevant to the case. For example, there may be a real estate or ...
As family courts continue to be burdened with increasing divorce and custody issues, some couples are turning to “parenting consultants” to help alleviate stress and resolve issues with their former spouse. Parenting Consultant Program The parenting consultant program was created in the mid-1990’s by Dr. Karen Irvin in hopes of ...
As the New Year rolls in, many people look for ways to improve themselves and their relationships. While some people do this by joining a gym or cutting back on caffeinated drinks, other people do it by divorcing their significant other. In some legal circles, January is considered “Divorce Month”, ...
Many people who go through a divorce have to decide if they want to change their last name after the divorce is final. Some people opt to keep their last name, while others seek to change it as part of their push for a clean slate. But how does one ...
Minnesota has seen a rise in the adoption of teens due in large part to a refocused effort to find parents for an age group that often gets overlooked during the adoption process. Adopting Teens Teens, siblings and foster children often have a more difficult time getting adopted than infants, ...
My spouse and I have separated and we are going to divorce. Who pays the bills? Can I open my own bank account? Should I freeze our credit cards? These are some of the most common questions parties have at the start of the divorce process. Early Stages of Divorce ...
Dealing with family dynamics during the holidays can be stressful for everyone. But when you are divorced and have a child with your ex, it can be almost unbearable for parents and children. Organizing visitation schedules and parenting time for Christmas can be an emotionally charged issue. It’s important in ...
Cheating scandals are commonplace in the news today, and many of these couples opt for a divorce. While infidelity takes certain emotion and physical tolls, it may have a varying effect on divorce settlements and payments. A No-Fault State Minnesota is considered a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce, ...
