According to a new study, men are twice as likely as women to wed again after a divorce. The study surveyed 2,000 adults was enacted to coincide with the DVD release of Crazy, Stupid, Love. 47 percent of divorced men surveyed said they were eager to wed again, compared to 20 percent ...
Parents have a fundamental right to raise and care for their child under the U.S. Constitution. The courts have repeatedly held that child custody can only be removed from a parent for "grave" and "weighty" reasons. So how can a person who is not the parent of a child, gain custody ...
A question that often comes up in a family law proceeding is "can I get my spouse to cover the cost of my attorney?" Under Minnesota Statute §518.14, a party may request that the Court award him or her attorney's fees if: Requesting the fees will not unreasonably contribute to the length ...
Today, stock options can be significant assets in a marital estate that need to be divided during a divorce. Many employees from mid-level to executive participate in corporate stock option plans. A stock option allows the holder of the option to purchase a predetermined number of shares, prior to a ...
Often people are married in other countries and move to the United States. For whatever reason, the marriage may not work out and the individual is left wondering if they will be able to obtain a divorce where they now live. In general, Minnesota will recognize your marriage if it ...
As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client relationship requires open communication and trust. If you feel like you cannot trust your attorney, or your attorney cannot trust you, ...
In some instances, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed by the Court or the parties to conduct an evaluation on the current custody and parenting time arrangement. In that case, the Guardian Ad Litem will issue a report that sets apart findings as well as recommendations for the future ...
In order to file for a divorce in Minnesota, you must be a resident for 180 days (six months) prior to filing for divorce. If your ex files for divorce in Minnesota and meets the residency requirement, then your divorce will take place in Minnesota. How an Attorney can Help ...
Parties do not have to file for divorce in the state in which they were married. However, Minnesota has specific residency requirements that must be met in order for a person to file for divorce in a Minnesota court. A person may file for a divorce in Minnesota if: One ...
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a governmental plan. Benefits payable by PERA include pension benefits and disability benefits. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, PERA is exempt from the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) law. In 1987, Minnesota passed a law permitting the division of public pension plans in ...
