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For parents going through a divorce or attempting to modify a custody order, this is a question that is often on their minds. In Minnesota, this question does not always have a simple answer. Under state law, custody is determined based on what is in… Read More

1. Their assets and liabilities Talking with your partner about money is not always the easiest thing to do, however you must bite the bullet and address this topic head on. You don’t want to seem like you are digging for something but you also wan… Read More

With some exceptions, almost all divorce cases in Minnesota will be required to participate in some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, to resolve legal issues. In a divorce, couples often struggle to come to an agreement on is… Read More

Divorce can be a challenging time, and having the right attorney by your side can make a world of difference. Choosing a divorce attorney goes beyond finding someone who is qualified and has experience in the area of family law. Below are a few consi… Read More

10. Get a manicure/pedicure or massage. The point is to pamper yourself. You deserve to be pampered. 9. Plan a last minute get-away weekend by yourself or with your girlfriends. You can go as far as you want. Just make sure this is weekend is not you… Read More

“The same thing happened to my son, and he got off with a warning.” “When my neighbor’s brother’s ex-girlfriend’s cousin got divorced, he got off without paying anything.” “If you get divorced, she’ll get the kids.” There is no do… Read More

10. Plan a guy’s weekend. Go away with your friends for a weekend of cigars, beer (in moderation of course and without driving), cards, lots of swearing and no women. Just make sure that your weekend is not the same weekend that you have your child… Read More

One of the most challenging aspects for a couple going through a divorce is deciding how to divide property. This is particularly true for spouses with sizable assets, such as a family-owned or closely-held business, a vacation home, investment prope… Read More

1. Use Online Profiles Inappropriately Put a profile on match.com; badmouth your future ex on Twitter; or put photos from your drunken Saturday night brawl on Facebook. If you put it on the internet, it will stay there. Your ex will find it. Your ex… Read More

Family law attorneys have named a process that many of us already utilize. It differs from collaborative law in several ways. I thought many of you would be interested in learning more about the process. The following is from the Cooperative Law Proc… Read More

On 14 May 2013, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill, which legally recognizes the marriage of two individuals of the same sex. Several years earlier, similar bills were introduced to congress, but gained little support. The current law, which… Read More

One of the most difficult issues for a couple to address during a divorce surrounds the question of how to divide what they own. Even more challenging can be the task of dividing what they owe. Dividing debt in divorce has become an increasingly comm… Read More

One of the thorniest issues in a divorce or custody and parenting time matter is who gets to claim the kids on their income tax returns. It should not be done by going eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Understanding the ins and outs of the federal and state ta… Read More