If youre in the midst of a divorce or considering filing, there are likely a lot of things on your mind. The divorce process is stressful, emotional, expensive and confusing. Sometimes, youre faced with questions that you have a hard time answering because it seems like theres no good answer. Other times, youll experience questions…
Types of Custody in Minnesota During a divorce (dissolution of marriage) proceeding in Minnesota, there are many issues for former spouses to settle. One of the most contentious is custody of dependent children. A basic overview of child custody law in Minnesota can help parents make informed decisions in the best interest of their children.…
Its a common complaint about divorce, the process is not only emotionally fraught and expensive, but it takes far too long. Between waiting periods and overloaded court dockets, it can take months for a divorce to wind its way to a conclusion. Though such complaints are nearly universal, recent news reports indicate that those…
Another touchy area that can be hard to compromise on, especially for those without children, involves pets. Those who have pets understand how much they can become an integral part of the family and why, in some divorces, the thought of losing contact with a pet can be so heartbreaking. Though people have long understood…
As most people know, courts rarely want to terminate any adults parental rights regarding their children. In fact, recent decades have revealed that even when theres strong reason to believe that one (never criminally convicted) parent may have killed the other, it still may be in the childrens best interests to be raised by the…
Key Factors Affecting Spousal Support Although both former spouses often keep working full-time after a divorce today, there are times when a court will still make a significant support award to one party. This frequently happens after one spouse has shouldered the majority of the child-rearing duties for a lengthy time period and never had…
Addressing Minnesota Child Custody Emergencies Fortunately, Minnesota family law statutes are so well drafted that you can obtain fairly rapid relief or action when a child custody emergency develops. This type of situation often occurs as a result of many unique events. Perhaps youve just learned that your ex who has primary custody of the…
All of us are grateful for the many men and women who serve this country both here and abroad. In keeping with that respect and gratitude, our government passed the Minnesota Families and theServicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to help these individuals fully protect their legal rights while serving on active duty. Obviously, when you…
