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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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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Facebook’s Role in Family Court Proceedings

August 9, 2010

A case recently made national headlines where a wife from Ohio allegedly found out her husband had married another woman in Florida by seeing the pictures on the other woman’s Facebook page.  This case is now going through heavy litigation regarding interstate custody matters, jurisdiction, and determinations of whether the marriage is valid or not.  [...]

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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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How Are Expenses of the Children Divided in Child Support Awards?

July 26, 2010

When parents are separated, there will almost always be a child support obligation from one parent to the other to support the children financially.  Basic child support is determined based off of a calculation, taking into account both parents’ gross monthly incomes and the amount of time each parent spends with the children.  More information [...]

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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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