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
Motions for Reconsideration in Minnesota
Almost always when parties go to court and the judge makes his or her decision, someone will not be happy with the results. That is why it is preferred by
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
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
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
Divorce Proceedings in Minnesota with Out-of-State Parties
We receive calls often from out of state parties who have been served with divorce papers from Minnesota or who would like to divorce someone in the state of Minnesota
How Do I Establish My Parental Rights in Minnesota?
Many of our clients are unmarried parents. With marriage comes automatic parental rights. When you are not married, the father must go to court to establish his rights before he
Using Temporary Relief Motions in Minnesota Divorce
Often in divorces, the parties are not on an equal playing field to start. When there are children involved, one party is usually the primary caretaker and is footing the
What Makes up a Marital Estate in Minnesota Divorce?
Often in a divorce, the parties do not trust each other to fully disclose all of their assets or may believe that a spouse is intentionally hiding money or property from
How Can I Change my Child Support Obligation in Minnesota?
More often than not, once child support is set in a case it will be modified at some point in the future. This can be for a number of reasons. The most