Orders for protection (OFP) allow Minnesota spouses, family members, and roommates to limit their exposure to abusive individuals. Unfortunately, not all OFPs are pursued on honest grounds. Sometimes, alleged victims seek OFPs in hopes of unfairly securing custody, or simply punishing former partners. These orders may last for up to two years, causing undue suffering on behalf of the wrongful recipient.
What Is Mediation? Defining Mediation and Etiquette
You’re ready to divorce, but not necessarily to fight in a courtroom with your ex. If you’re hoping for an alternative to court, you may be a viable candidate for mediation. This process involves a neutral third party, who helps you and your ex make key decisions regarding child custody, spousal maintenance, property division, and
Post-Decree Motions: When You Have to Go Back to Court After Divorce
When you finalized your divorce, you assumed that your forays into the courtroom environment were over for good. Unfortunately, like many divorcees, you face changed circumstances. Depending on your situation, it may be possible to change aspects of your divorce agreement. Keep reading to learn more about post-decree options in Minnesota:
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Property Division in MN Divorce
If you are currently pursuing a divorce in Minnesota, you’re probably worried about your financial future. Spousal maintenance is a huge concern, of course, but property division also threatens to harm your financial status. Who gets the house? How will you divide retirement assets? Read on to learn more about property division proceedings in the
Termination of Parental Rights
Minnesota is home to many loving and capable parents. Some, however, fail to provide safe, loving homes for their children. In especially alarming situations, these parents’ rights to care for their children may be taken away by the court in a proceeding known as “termination of parental rights.” This action removes the formerly legal parent’s ability to care for or make decisions on behalf of his or her child. Read on for valuable insight into parental right termination in Minnesota:
Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) vs Order for Protection (OFP)
From domestic violence to stranger-induced assault, a variety of encounters leave Minnesotans fearing for their safety. Thankfully, the state offers several countermeasures designed to restore security. Two main opportunities for victims: orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. Although similar in many respects, these options hold several key differences, as outlined below:
Order for Protection
How Do Men and Women Reflect on Their Divorce Experience, According to This Survey?
A variety of factors can impact response to divorce, but according to one survey, gender may be the most influential. Read on to learn how men and women respond to and reflect on the divorce experience and its aftermath.
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Same-Sex Divorce in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
The one possible downside to marriage equality? Same-sex divorce. Unfortunately, this version of dissolution can prove far more complicated than heterosexual divorce, in part because many same-sex couples lived together long before they married. Read on to learn more about same-sex divorce in Minnesota:
Minnesota and Same-Sex Marriage
Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage before the Supreme
Your Teen’s Reaction to Your Divorce: Typical or Not? How Do You Get Help?
You recently announced your divorce to your children, and now, your teen is irate. There’s nothing unusual about anger during and immediately following divorce, but pre-existing mental health issues or other factors may cause the problem to spiral out of control. Keep an eye out for the following:
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What Can You Do If Your Ex Starts Saying or Doing Nasty Things About You Online?
The internet plays a huge role in modern divorce, for better or for worse. Some divorcees find relief in social networking, but others suffer harassment at the hands of their ex.
Nasty Facebook updates can make your blood boil. How you respond, however, could determine whether you emerge with a favorable divorce resolution. Keep the