As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client relationship
Contesting the Guardian Ad Litem Report
In some instances, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed by the Court or the parties to conduct an evaluation on the current custody and parenting time arrangement. In that
My Ex Filed for Divorce in Minnesota, but I Now Live Out of State. What Can I Do?
In order to file for a divorce in Minnesota, you must be a resident for 180 days (six months) prior to filing for divorce. If your ex files for divorce
When to File for Divorce in Minnesota
Parties do not have to file for divorce in the state in which they were married. However, Minnesota has specific residency requirements that must be met in order for a
Divorce and Retirement Accounts: Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a governmental plan. Benefits payable by PERA include pension benefits and disability benefits. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, PERA is exempt from the
The Difference Between Marital and Non-Marital Property
Marital property is any property that is acquired during the marriage. If during your marriage you and your spouse purchase a home, then this home is considered “marital property.” If during
Who Gets the Tax Exemption for our Child When we Get Divorced?
There are a lot of details involved in a divorce with children. One of the details is who will be able to claim the child or children as dependents on their taxes?
How Can I Change Child Custody in Minnesota?
In many child custody cases, there comes a point where one party wants to modify the custodial arrangement already in place. This can be for legal custody, the right to
What Happens if I’ve Filed for Divorce and Changed My Mind?
It does happen where divorce cases are carrying on, sometimes very contentious, and the parties decide to reconcile and try to work things out. What happens at that point? Are
Can I Get Divorced in Minnesota If I Do Not Know Where My Spouse Is?
Sometimes the case comes up where a couple has been separated for years and a spouse seeking a divorce has no idea where the other spouse is. How does the