Divorce

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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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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Divorce Rates In Minnesota Reported To Be On The Rise

August 17, 2010

A recent article published in the Star Tribune comments on the increase in divorce rates in the state of Minnesota, where over the past few years the rates have been declining. Compared with the same period in 2009, Judge Tanja Manrique of Hennepin County Family Court noted an 8 percent rise in divorce case filings [...]

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How Do I Get a Fair Settlement in a Minnesota Divorce If I Do Not Know What My Spouse Has?

August 2, 2010

In every divorce case, the issue of a property settlement must be addressed.  Every marriage results in either assets to be divided, debts to be divided, or both.  Sometimes, only one spouse has been responsible for paying bills and making purchasing decisions.  The other spouse may have no idea how much money (or debt) the [...]

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New Study: Is Divorce Contagious?

July 19, 2010

ABC News aired an interview with James Fowler, the author of a study concluding that divorce is contagious.  In the interview, Fowler states: “We followed thousands of people over 30 years.  We found that if your friend gets divorced, it increases the likelihood that you’ll get divorced by about 147 percent.” Fowler’s study did not [...]

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