One issue every divorcing family with children needs to deal with is the change in the holiday schedule. Holidays are generally a time, sometimes the only time, that the children spend
Is a Personal Injury Settlement in Minnesota Marital or Non-Marital Property?
In a divorce proceeding, a personal injury settlement can represent a large amount of money that will have to be divided between the parties. Usually, this type of settlement occurs in Personal
The Difference Between Formal and Informal Probate in Minnesota
There are two different tracks one can take when an estate needs to go through the probate process in Minnesota: formal and informal. Informal probate is the most commonly used form,
What Happens to Business Interests in Minnesota Divorce?
Business Divorce and Business Owner When parties are married, everything that is earned or created during the marriage is marital property. Also included in the definition of marital property is
How to Use Parenting Plans in Minnesota Custody Cases
When parties decide to get a divorce, how do they determine the parenting schedule that will be used? The court looks at the 13 “best interest” factors when determining custody. Each of
Protecting Your Credit in Real Property Divisions in Minnesota Divorce
A common part of a settlement agreement with divorce is the division of the homestead. Real property is considered marital if it was purchased during the marriage, regardless of whose name
Annulment vs. Divorce: Which is Right for Me?
Under Minnesota law, when two married individuals plan to separate, the most common route is to get a divorce. Often, people want to get an annulment for religious reasons. However,
Preserving Your Rights When Your Ex Files For Bankruptcy
In the current economy, many people have been faced with the reality of bankruptcy. Often, people spent more than they had and are left holding the bill. The bankruptcy process exists
Finding Out You Are Not the Father After Paternity Has Been Established
In paternity matters, it does come up every so often that a man is told he is the father, has no reason to doubt it, and enters into an arrangement to
The Benefits of Using an Attorney in a Quickie Divorce
Sometimes when clients come to us to get divorced, both the client and their spouse have already determined how they want their assets and debts divided and what kind of custody arrangement