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An Overview of the 2019 Minnesota Child Support Task Force Recommendations

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 Minnesota Department of Human Services. The task force consisted of members of the Minnesota House of Representatives, the Minnesota Senate, ...

2020-08-27T16:08:36-05:00February 4, 2020|Categories: Child Support, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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 the situation. Completing the requirements may seem daunting because there are a number of technicalities involved, which is why it ...

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

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 possible to eliminate the tax debt owed to the IRS and other taxing agencies when you file for bankruptcy? Although ...

2020-08-27T16:09:03-05:00January 16, 2020|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

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 after a few missed or late payments as well as a warning. The entire process usually takes about 8 months ...

2020-08-27T16:09:03-05:00January 16, 2020|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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 an annulment may be granted: A party lacked capacity to consent to the marriage at the time the marriage was ...

2020-08-27T16:38:02-05:00December 17, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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 for using the calculator. Steps to Use the Child Support Calculator (1)    Enter Basic Information.  The Minnesota Child Support Guidelines ...

2021-01-20T09:02:09-06:00December 4, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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   When does this occur? At any time. Early on in the court process.   How long does it occur?   ...

2020-08-27T16:38:04-05:00November 20, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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 for a party to move out of the state with the child.  If the purpose of the move is to ...

2020-08-27T16:38:06-05:00October 22, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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: , |

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 and it is not always agreed upon by both parties. What a divorce settlement does is outline who gets what ...

2020-08-27T16:38:12-05:00July 29, 2019|Categories: Family Law Blog|Tags: , |
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