Insight & Strategies for Minnesota Divorce & Family Court Litigants
Minnesota is a "no-fault" divorce state, and has been since the mid 1970's. Typical issues involved in a divorce include custody, child support, property division and spousal maintenance. While some divorces come to conclusion following a trial, the vast majority of cases resolve outside of the courtroom.
Divorce law varies by state, and each state has its own idiosyncrasies. If you’re preparing to file for a Minnesota divorce, you may be surprised to learn about the follow peculiarities of our laws:
Minnesota follows a no-fault system when it comes to divorce. That…
Perhaps your ex posted intimate pictures of you on Facebook, stalked you and a date at a restaurant, or spread bizarre rumors about you to your family. Take these immediate steps after your spouse crosses the line……
Divorce challenges people emotionally, financially, spiritually and logistically. Separating from someone you once loved (and possibly still do) is never simple. However, some situations are irreducibly more complex than others. An amicable split between two consenting partners, for instance, will generally be easier to negotiate than a divorce involving allegations of infidelity; or a situation in which there’s such fundamental mistrust that alternative dispute resolution solutions — such as mediation or collaborative — are not even on the table.…
Continue Reading The Love Triangle Divorce: Common Issues and How to Handle Them
Today’s technology driven world makes it easier than ever to reach out—and simultaneously can easily make you feel lost, alone and rudderless. How can you use social media constructively during a separation—to vent your feelings without jeopardizing your case; educate others who are in pain; and maybe even add an extra income stream?
…
Continue Reading Starting a Podcast About Your Divorce: Dos and Don’t
Divorce inevitably creates heartbreak. That’s an irreducible part of the process. But the extent of the mental and emotional suffering depends sensitively not just on the divorce process but also on what happened in the relationship itself.
If your spouse abused you emotionally—by demeaning your career ambitions, yelling at you for small offenses, jealously spying…
You’ve gone over the situation in your head dozens of times. You’ve worked with your spouse, you’ve tried couples therapy. And now it’s time to act. Use this checklist to regain a sense of control……
Continue Reading The First 24 Hours After Deciding to Divorce: Your Checklist
Earlier this year, a new law went into effect in Alaska requiring courts to take an animal’s well-being into consideration in the event of a divorce. It also allows judges to assign joint custody of pets. A Rhode Island lawmaker introduced a similar bill in late February.…
Written by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury in 1981, the bestselling book Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In has become a go-to resource for working through challenging negotiations. As it turns out, the “getting to yes” methodology can also be very helpful in mediating difficult divorce agreements. Below are some key insights…
Annulment and divorce are not the same thing. Minnesota, like many other states, is a no-fault divorce state, meaning either party to a marriage may file for a divorce at any time for any reason. With a divorce, if your marriage is dissolved, the law still recognizes that the marriage took place. In some cases, you could be required to pay child support or spousal maintenance to your ex for a period of time.
Continue Reading How is an Annulment Different from a Divorce in Minnesota?
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…
