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How Can My Spouse’s Dishonesty Affect My Divorce in Minnesota?

There are many reasons why spouses decide to go their separate ways, but it is far from uncommon that one of the reasons is often dishonesty of one of the spouses.  The most common ways dishonesty makes its way into a divorce discussion is in the form of lying about ...

2020-08-27T16:54:49-05:00October 25, 2010|Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

What is the Likelihood of Receiving Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota Divorce?

In marriage and divorce, often both parties are not on completely equal levels regarding their respective income.  This often results in the parties leaving the marriage with different standards of living and disposable income. Spousal maintenance, or alimony, is not as common as it once was in Minnesota divorces.  Minnesota ...

2020-08-27T16:54:51-05:00October 15, 2010|Categories: Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: |

Chemical Dependency and Parenting Time

Chemical dependency is an issue that can affect an individual’s ability to parent their children.  If an individual does not have control over their addiction, it can be unsafe to put children in their care without any safeguards in place or supervision from a third party. Child Safety Centers Often ...

2020-08-27T16:54:53-05:00September 29, 2010|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , , |

How Does an Order For Protection Impact My Family Law Case in Minnesota?

Individuals who have been subjected to violence or have fear of imminent bodily harm are able to obtain an Order For Protection (OFP) to protect themselves from their abusers.  An OFP allows for criminal repercussions when contact is made between the abuser and the victim in any way, whether through ...

2020-08-27T16:54:54-05:00September 8, 2010|Categories: Family Law Blog, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Interstate & International Custody Disputes and Minnesota Law

In many divorce and custody cases involving children, the parties both stay in the state of Minnesota and the courts within the state will continue to make all determinations regarding custody and parenting time for the children.  However, there are situations where the parties both move out of state or ...

2020-08-27T16:54:54-05:00September 1, 2010|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

Facebook’s Role in Family Court Proceedings

A case recently made national headlines where a wife from Ohio allegedly found out her husband had married another woman in Florida by seeing the pictures on the other woman's Facebook page.  This case is now going through heavy litigation regarding interstate custody matters, jurisdiction, and determinations of whether the ...

2020-08-27T16:54:55-05:00August 9, 2010|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

How Do I Get a Fair Settlement If I Don’t Know What My Spouse Has?

In every divorce case, the issue of a property settlement must be addressed.  Every marriage results in either assets to be divided, debts to be divided, or both.  Sometimes, only one spouse has been responsible for paying bills and making purchasing decisions.  The other spouse may have no idea how ...

2020-08-27T16:54:56-05:00August 2, 2010|Categories: Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

How Are Expenses of the Children Divided in Child Support Awards?

When parents are separated, there will almost always be a child support obligation from one parent to the other to support the children financially.  Basic child support is determined based off of a calculation, taking into account both parents’ gross monthly incomes and the amount of time each parent spends ...

2020-08-27T16:54:56-05:00July 26, 2010|Categories: Child Support, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |
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