Whether you’re in the throes of a divorce, laying the groundwork for an adoption, negotiating a tough child support arrangement or involved in any activity that requires you to lean on a Minnesota family law attorney to solve problems and obtain results, odds are that you’re spending a lot of your free time thinking about
In Minnesota, family law matters are typically handled either by a family court judge, referee, or child support magistrate. There are minor variations in the legal authority and responsibilities of each such official, and there is also some variation in the types of cases that they preside over.
Most family court hearings in Minnesota are
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 decorum in family court. Here’s what Mark has to say:
The Domestic Abuse Committee of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association has published a new resource for domestic abuse victims entitled “A Domestic Violence Victim’s Guide to Getting a Good Attorney.” With the permission of the State Bar Association, here is what the Committee has to say:
Choosing an
In Minnesota, divorce and family cases are tried to the court, not to a jury. This usually results in significant cost and time savings for each of the parties. For example, a case that might take a week to try to a jury may conclude in half the time through the use of a court