Between September 2016 and June 2019, the Child Support Task Force met 29 times to assess the current child support structure and make additional recommendations to the commissioner of the
Divorce & Bankruptcy: Determining Eligibility for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The means test became part of bankruptcy law in 2005 to help individuals determine their eligibility for bankruptcy, as well as determine which kind of bankruptcy is the best for
Divorce, Taxes & Bankruptcy in Minnesota
One of the biggest concerns surrounding any bankruptcy case is this – what happens to the tax debt? This becomes even more complicated when a divorce is involved. Is it
Home Foreclosure, Divorce & Alternatives to Bankruptcy
The process of foreclosure happens when you are unable to make the mortgage payments each month and the lending company initiates a process to repossess your home. This usually happens
Should I Get an Annulment or a Divorce?
In a legal annulment, the court is basically saying that the marriage was void and never really occurred in the first place. Minnesota Statute § 518.02 lists the reasons where
How to Determine Child Support Using the Minnesota Child Support Calculator
The state of Minnesota offers a free online child support calculator that helps parents get an idea of support costs. In this article, we are going to offer some tips
What’s the Difference Between Mediation & an Early Neutral Evaluation?
While there are many similarities between mediation and the Early Neutral Evaluation process, there are also a few key differences. Here is a comparison: Mediation Early Neutral Evaluation
Minnesota Divorce and Out of State Moves
Whether a parent can move out of state with a minor child is determined by Minnesota Statute §518.175 subdivision 3. Without consent from the other parent, it is very difficult
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
Enforcement of Divorce Settlement Agreements in Minnesota
A divorce settlement is the final terms and conditions of your divorce. It can take a while to get to the point of settlement, especially in a contested divorce case