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
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
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
Bankruptcy Laws and Divorce in Minnesota
In this economy, bankruptcy and divorce do often come hand in hand. Many people facing financial difficulties are also dealing with the increased strain that places on their marriage, and
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
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