Amanda Maenner

How Can I Change Child Custody in Minnesota?

December 8, 2010

In many child custody cases, there comes a point where one party wants to modify the custodial arrangement already in place.  This can be for legal custody, the right to make big decisions regarding your child, or physical custody, where your child resides on a daily basis.  Modifying either kind of custody is controlled by [...]

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What Happens if I’ve Filed for Divorce and Changed My Mind?

December 3, 2010

It does happen where divorce cases are carrying on, sometimes very contentious, and the parties decide to reconcile and try to work things out.  What happens at that point?  Are you able to just pretend as though the legal battle hasn’t happened? If you are in the middle of a court battle and both parties [...]

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Can I Get Divorced in Minnesota If I Do Not Know Where My Spouse Is?

November 9, 2010

Sometimes the case comes up where a couple has been separated for years and a spouse seeking a divorce has no idea where the other spouse is.  How does the court handle this situation? In Minnesota, if one spouse claims irreconcilable differences and that the marriage cannot be saved, the court will grant a divorce—you [...]

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How Can My Spouse’s Dishonesty Affect My Divorce in Minnesota?

October 25, 2010

There are many reasons why spouses decide to go their separate ways, but it is far from uncommon that one of the reasons is often dishonesty of one of the spouses.  The most common ways dishonesty makes its way into a divorce discussion is in the form of lying about finances or having an extramarital [...]

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What is the Likelihood of Receiving Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota Divorce?

October 15, 2010

In marriage and divorce, often both parties are not on completely equal levels regarding their respective income.  This often results in the parties leaving the marriage with different standards of living and disposable income. Spousal maintenance, or alimony, is not as common as it once was in Minnesota divorces.  Minnesota law defines who qualifies to [...]

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Bankruptcy Laws and Divorce in Minnesota

October 8, 2010

In this economy, bankruptcy and divorce do often come hand in hand.  Many people facing financial difficulties are also dealing with the increased strain that places on their marriage, and sometimes it comes to a breaking point.  The question is then, which step do you take first? If both parties intend to file bankruptcy, it [...]

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Chemical Dependency and Parenting Time

September 29, 2010

Chemical dependency is an issue that can affect an individual’s ability to parent their children.  If an individual does not have control over their addiction, it can be unsafe to put children in their care without any safeguards in place or supervision from a third party. Often when chemical dependency is a problem in a [...]

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How Does an Order For Protection Impact My Family Law Case in Minnesota?

September 8, 2010

Individuals who have been subjected to violence or have fear of imminent bodily harm are able to obtain an Order For Protection (OFP) to protect themselves from their abusers.  An OFP allows for criminal repercussions when contact is made between the abuser and the victim in any way, whether through phone, email, text messages, or [...]

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Interstate and International Custody Disputes and Minnesota Law

September 1, 2010

In many divorce and custody cases involving children, the parties both stay in the state of Minnesota and the courts within the state will continue to make all determinations regarding custody and parenting time for the children.  However, there are situations where the parties both move out of state or even out of the country [...]

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Motions for Reconsideration

August 24, 2010

Almost always when parties go to court and the judge makes his or her decision, someone will not be happy with the results.   That is why it is preferred by the court that parties resolve their disputes without needing its involvement.  What can be done if you are the party that is not happy? In [...]

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