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Minnesota Divorce: Interested Third Party
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
Can I Make my Spouse Pay my Attorney’s Fees?
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
Stock Options and Divorce
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
Can I Get Divorced in Minnesota if I Was Married in Another Country?
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
What Do I Do if I Don’t Like My Family Law Attorney?
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
Contesting the Guardian Ad Litem Report
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
My Ex Filed for Divorce in Minnesota, but I Now Live Out of State. What Can I Do?
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
When to File for Divorce in Minnesota
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
Divorce and Retirement Accounts: Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
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