Family Court: A Few Simple Rules To Follow

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Thanks to Mark Pfenning, a divorce lawyer and author who has published many articles geared toward helping parties through the divorce process. His recent article, Divorce Courtroom Tips, provides some helpful strategies and a useful summary of the basic rules of decorumin family court. Here's what Mark has to say: Settle Some Things. This means the judge won't be in control of everything. Expect Unfavorable Decisions. There are three directions the judge can go when making a decision: Your way, your spouse's way, or the Judge's way. As you can see, two out three are not in your favor. Let Your Divorce Attorney Do the Talking. Do not speak unless asked to do so by the « Continue »

Podcast: Two Years of Litigation In Ten Minutes: Overview Of The Contested Divorce Process in Minnesota

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The latest installment of The Family Law Show is ready for your inspection: "Two Years of Litigation in Ten Minutes." We provide a brief overview of how divorce cases are litigated. The vast majority of the cases we handle settle short of trial. But, even in those situations, the litigants should understand how the process unfolds. Topics addressed in this podcast include the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce, the initial case workup, service of the summons and petition, temporary motions, mediation, pre-trial conferences, discovery, experts, trials and appeals. Run Time: 10:52 « Continue »

Podcast: Four Ways To The End: Pathways To Concluding A Divorce

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In this episode of The Family Law Show, Jason Brown outlines the four ways in which the Court may conclude a divorce in Minnesota. Whether your case is contested, uncontested, settled, or requires a trial, certain procedural requirements must be met in order for the Court to execute a divorce decree. Topics addressed in this pocast include include pure default hearings, default hearings by agreement, in-chambers review and matters addressed by the Court following a trial. Run Time: 14:01 « Continue »

The Four Phases Of A Contested Divorce In Minnesota

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About half the cases we handle are more contested divorces. These are marital dissolution cases in which the litigants don’t expect to reach agreement early and, instead, need the intervention of the court system in order to reach a resolution. These divorces typically involve four distinct segments. The first segment of work in a contested case involves the case workup. This is where we put together the initial pleadings in the case and serve and file them. You will complete an initial questionnaire and provide documentation to us so that we can adequately move forward and understand exactly what relief is sought. Following the service of the summons and petition, we will « Continue »

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