Many Minnesota couples in the midst of a divorce understandably question the time and expense associated with the discovery process. Most assume they understand the other spouse’s assets and liabilities, after all, you watched them buy the stuff in the first place, right? While this is often the case, there are too many instances where…
Tackling issues surrounding child custody and visitation are some of the most difficult decisions any couple must face in a Minnesota divorce. Dividing marital assets can seem relatively simple when compared with the emotionally exhausting process of dividing up your time with your children. To help make the process more understandable, this article will discuss…
Generally there are two times when a who is asking for spousal maintenance will need to present his or her case to the judge. The first time is when the spouse is requesting temporary maintenance. The second time is a request at a final hearing – if necessary. How spousal maintenance is determined: In any…
As reported by Minnesota Public Radio, Governor Dayton has vetoed the Minnesota Joint Custody Bill. This is big news for family law practitioners around the state. As I posted previously, the Minnesota legislature had approved the bill and submitted for Governor Dayton’s review. I had mixed feelings on the bill, but I think the governor…
All divorcing couples in Minnesota are subject the possibility of default hearing. This is true for a Dakota County divorce or any divorce in the state. What does this mean? Basically, if you fail to respond to the divorce paperwork which is served upon you by your spouse, you could be subject to the court…
The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued an order related to mandatory e-filing in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties beginning September 1, 2012. Those counties are part of the Second and Fourth Judicial Districts. The court’s adopted new e-filing rules on May 24, 2012. The Minnesota Supreme Court’s e-filing order establishes new rules which every lawyer –…
The House of Representatives passed a bill encouraging joint custody in Minnesota. As I posted previously, the joint custody bill is supported by many in Minnesota, although it certainly critics. The Minnesota Family Law Section, which is the main body of representing family law lawyers with the Minnesota bar, opposes the bill. The legislature passed…
In any divorce, the court will ask both parents who will paying for the dental insurance coverage on the minor children. In this way, the courts ensure that the children will be covered and that the court have clear record of that insurance coverage. If a child of the divorcing parties is presently enrolled in…
