A temporary relief hearing is a court hearing that determines what will happen during the pendency of your family law matter. For example, if a couple is divorcing and they
3 Reasons to Be Honest in your Custody Case
It goes without saying that child custody cases are intensely emotional. When emotions run high, parents tend to make rash decisions that can negatively impact the result of their custody
What if my Spouse and I Can’t Agree on Where to Send our Child to School?
Surprisingly, the question of where to send a child to school during and after a divorce has become a widely litigated topic in recent years. If one parent has sole
Couples that Share Housework have Higher Divorce Rates
A new study of Norwegian couples has shown that couples who share household duties and chores have higher divorce rates than those who don’t. The study examined data from 2007-2008
Dividing up Debt in Divorce
With debts at unprecedented levels (especially student loan debt), many divorcing couples are finding themselves splitting up debts rather than assets. Common Debts Common debts that are divvied up in
What is a Recognition of Parentage (ROP)?
A Recognition of Parentage (ROP) is generally a document that unmarried parents sign at the hospital after the birth of their child. However, a ROP can be signed up until
5 Documents to Bring to a Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (FENE)
We’ve talked about Financial Early Neutral Evaluations (FENEs) and other important family law acronyms briefly before. Just to recap, a FENE is a voluntary program that divorcing couples can utilize
Is an Annulment Easier or Cheaper than a Divorce?
Typically no. Unless there is a personal reason (i.e. for religious purposes), the parties may as well pursue a divorce rather than an annulment. To get a marriage annulled, the marriage must
Top 3 Acronyms for Divorcing Parents to Know
As with most areas of law, divorce law is a complex arena. There are a plethora of rules, regulations, terms, and conditions that each divorcing party must be aware of.
5 Things Fathers Should Know about Paternity Actions
Paternity actions in Minnesota can be confusing and overwhelming for many fathers. Here are the 5 most important things for fathers to know when entering a paternity action. Establishing Parental