As a divorce lawyer, I have answered A LOT of phone calls from potential clients. Some questions that nearly every person I talk has is: “what do I need to bring with me?” or “what are we going to discuss?” Answering questions like the ones above got me to thinking about what people should know…
There are so many reasons why I think divorces are terrible and too hard on families. I love my wife and my little son dearly, I don’t even want to think about the thought of my little son living a life of divided parents. For me, it’s just not right. As a divorce lawyer, I…
As a divorce lawyer, and somebody who cares deeply about client-satisfaction, I have been reading a book entitled “Winning Alternative to the Billable Hour, Strategies that Work” by Mark A. Robertson and James A. Calloway. It is an interesting book to me. It is, however, also a book for lawyers. Sorry if you are not…
In every divorce, some form of Marital Termination Agreement must be reached. The term “Marital Termination Agreement” can vary from state-to-state and may be called a “Dissolution Agreement” or “Property Settlement Agreement” depending on what state you are located in. You should speak with a qualified Minnesota divorce lawyer in your area for further information.…
The law varies from state-to-state and you should check with a qualified divorce lawyer in your community for advice on the requisites of a divorce petition. With that thought in mind, below are common elements that are required in many divorce or “dissolution of marriage” petitions which may be filed in court throughout the United…
If there is a number one question that I get asked by clients it would be: “how does a judge make a decision on who gets child custody?” My answer is different depending on the facts of each individual case, but, to keep it simple, the judge makes a decision based on the “best interest…
I am a child of divorced parents. It was rough and I still bear some scars of what took place. I know my parents are better off without being married to each other, but I also know my siblings and I weren’t. It was difficult. Another confession: I am a divorce lawyer. Sounds obvious right?…
