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The Pros & Cons of Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Minnesota

Legal separation is essentially the same as divorce and costs the same. The only real difference is, with a legal separation, you are still legally married. In a legal separation, the parties involved divide assets, debts, property, determine child custody, child support, and alimony. Legal separation is often confused with a separation. In a separation, ...

2021-07-30T13:05:10-05:00October 15, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

The Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Minnesota Family Court

If a man and a woman are unmarried at the time of a child’s birth, the mother has sole legal and physical custody until the court issues an order stating otherwise. An unmarried father has to establish himself as the legal father of a child before he has any rights to ...

2021-01-21T14:26:06-06:00October 9, 2019|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

Child Focused vs. Child Inclusive Mediation in Minnesota

There are several types of divorce mediation in Minnesota. Two of the most common are child focused mediation, and child inclusive mediation. Both forms of mediation deal with the children (if any) in the divorce, but are handled in different ways. Child Focused Mediation In child focused mediation, the parents ...

2020-08-27T16:38:07-05:00September 29, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

ICMCs & the Early Neutral Evaluation Process in Minnesota

In Hennepin County and Ramsey County, the family courts have adjusted to make the process more amicable for cases. Instead of filing a case and having nothing happen for some time, the courts have been automatically setting an initial hearing roughly 3-4 weeks after the time when the case was ...

2020-08-27T16:38:08-05:00September 24, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

7 Basic Minnesota Family Law FAQs

How Long does the Divorce Process take? If uncontested, a divorce can be finalized in as little as a few weeks. If the divorce is contested, however, it could take 4-6 months at the very least, and can last up to a year or longer. What is an Uncontested Divorce? ...

2020-08-27T16:38:08-05:00September 18, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

Flexible Rates For Simple Dissolutions

Do you need an affordable divorce lawyer in Minneapolis? The process of getting married can be one of the more expensive ways to declare your love to one another. Any wedding, no matter how big or how small, comes with many expenses. And, although the process of divorce is by ...

2020-08-27T16:38:09-05:00September 3, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

Enforcement of Court Orders in Minnesota Family Court

When it comes to a divorce proceeding, what the court decides must be followed. While it is possible to appeal the decision, you will need to follow court orders until the appeal has been considered and accepted or denied. Furthermore, while it is possible to have modifications to child support, ...

2020-08-27T16:38:09-05:00August 27, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

What is an Ex Parte Order in Minnesota Family Law Court?

When there is an immediate threat of domestic abuse in Minnesota, the court may grant what is called an ex parte order (aka an emergency order) for protection and grant relief to the threatened individual in a way that the court deems proper. The Minnesota ex parte order provides the following: Restrains ...

2020-08-27T16:38:10-05:00August 21, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

An Explanation of Protective Orders in Minnesota Family Law Cases

Orders for Protection (OFPs) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HROs) are the legal tools available to individuals to protect themselves from the actions of others. OFPs are used to protect individuals who have been physically harmed or are in fear of bodily harm from another person. OFPs are covered under Minnesota Statute ...

2020-08-27T16:38:11-05:00August 13, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

Explaining the Minnesota Contempt Process

It is the responsibility of the court to control courtroom behavior Contempt of court occurs when an individual shows disrespect for a judge in the courtroom, disobeys a court order, or disrupts judicial proceedings. This results in two types of contempt – criminal contempt and civil contempt. Contempt can occur ...

2020-08-27T16:38:11-05:00August 6, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |
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