There are two unique situations where parentage must be addressed in a divorce action: when the parents were not yet married at the time of the child’s birth and when
Does Common Law Marriage Exist in Minnesota?
Common law marriage is an old concept that still holds ground in many countries and eleven states but not in Minnesota. In common law marriage, the parties never actually go
Exchanging Information in a Divorce: The Discovery Process
When parties are going through the divorce process, the question often arises of how you can be sure that the other side is being honest and not hiding information or assets
Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
Often at the time of divorce, both parties want to stay in the marital home. What happens then? How can you force one party to leave? If the home was
What Happens When My Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce?
When one party wants to get divorced, there is no way to stop the process from happening. Minnesota is a no fault divorce state. All one spouse has to show
The Difference Between Formal and Informal Probate in Minnesota
There are two different tracks one can take when an estate needs to go through the probate process in Minnesota: formal and informal. Informal probate is the most commonly used form,
Annulment vs. Divorce: Which is Right for Me?
Under Minnesota law, when two married individuals plan to separate, the most common route is to get a divorce. Often, people want to get an annulment for religious reasons. However,
Preserving Your Rights When Your Ex Files For Bankruptcy
In the current economy, many people have been faced with the reality of bankruptcy. Often, people spent more than they had and are left holding the bill. The bankruptcy process exists