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
Common Additional Provisions Added in Custody Agreements
When parties reach an agreement on custody and parenting time, there are often other provisions added into the agreement that would not otherwise be if the court decided the issue. Below
How and When is Parentage Addressed in Divorce?
There are two unique situations where parentage must be addressed in a divorce action: when the parents were not yet married at the time of the child’s birth and when
Calculating Child Support in Third Party Custody Cases
It is becoming increasingly common for parties other than a child’s biological parents to take over caring for a child on a regular basis. The legal process to change custody is through
Changes to Basic Child Support Awards
If you have a child support order that is enforced through the state agency, there may be an automatic adjustment filed on your behalf for the cost of living. If this is