Unless you and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement when you got married, you have to decide how to divide your property during the worst part of your relationship or leave that decision to someone else entirely. If a judge from the Minnesota family courts has to...
Divorce is almost never pleasant for the spouses ending the relationship. Divorce also tends to be very hard on children who might find themselves in a shared custody situation. When it is time for a child to visit the other parent, the responsibility for transporting...
Establishing Custody and Parenting Time for Unwed Fathers
(1) a child’s physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and other needs, and the effect of the proposed arrangements on the child’s needs and development;
(2) any special medical, mental health, or educational needs that the child may have that may require special parenting arrangements or access to recommended services;
(3) the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient ability, age, and maturity to express an independent, reliable preference;
There’s no doubt that divorce is a complicated and stressful endeavor. If you’re facing the possibility of marriage dissolution, then there’s a lot that you’re going to need to think through in order to protect your future. This is because divorce is much more than...
My wife and I just celebrated the birth of our third child. That joyous event comes with it a whole bunch of new worries and plans like updating estate plans, opening college savings accounts, and applying for new insurance. The birth of a child also comes with the...
You're thinking about a divorce. You feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do or where to start. There are so many unanswered questions. You hear friends and family talk about their divorce experience, and they may even try to give you advice. But, not all divorces...
Minnesota is a "no fault" divorce state, which means courts will not financially punish or reward a party when dividing assets and debts because of good or bad behavior during the marriage. Generally speaking, the courts will "equitably" divide the marital assets and...
Everyone has heard the term "family law" before. But, the term doesn't do a good job of describing itself or what it includes. At some point in your life you may have wondered if you need a family law lawyer. Broadly speaking, "family law" doesn't describe a narrow...
October is domestic violence awareness month, and as a prosecutor for the City of Alexandria, I am confronted with the realities of domestic violence on a daily basis. What I have come to learn is that, despite what many people think, domestic violence is not just...
As a parent, you undoubtedly hoped that you would always be able to do right by your children. What this means differs from parent to parent, but you certainly tried your best to raise them with love and care. Still, your marriage to the other parent is coming to an...
