In Minnesota, child support is calculated through the application of a statutory formula – unless the litigants or judge opt to deviate upward or downward. Better than 95% of the time, a strict application of the Minnesota child support guidelines will occur.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has published an online child support calculator
Custody cases in Minnesota are complex if the parties do not agree. Legal custody, physical custody and parenting time disputes involve an entangled set of ever-evolving statutes and caselaw. Alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, domestic abuse, special needs, and child development are just a few of the issues that must be addressed.
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The total fees and costs associated with a divorce in Minnesota can vary widely. Most reputable divorce attorneys charge hourly for their services. It logically follows that the longer the case, the more time the divorce lawyer must dedicate to the file – resulting in higher costs.
Still, we can offer guidance:
Divorce cases tend
Quite often, we visit with potential clients who are looking for a divorce attorney to go through the motions of drafting paperwork without offering advice concerning an agreement they have reached with the spouse. That poses a number of issues:
First, we recognize that clients do not know what they don’t know. Often times spouses
We’re often asked how much it will cost to get divorced. The answer varies widely, as the time dedicated to your file correlates directly with the total expense. If your matter is resolved with little controversy, it will cost less (a lot less) than a divorce requiring a trial.
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Divorces can be complex and difficult to navigate. They can vary in length based on the judicial process parties decide to take. To begin a divorce proceeding, a Summons and a Petition for Dissolution must be properly served upon the opposing party. What happens after the initial pleadings are served and filed with the court?
Engagement rings and wedding bands can be very sentimental and valuable items. It is estimated that most couples spend around $6,000 on an engagement ring. The question arises if the parties split-up: who gets the rings?
Engagement Ring
In Minnesota, an engagement ring is considered to be a “conditional” gift. This means the gift is
In Minnesota, the public has access to certain district court pleadings. For parties with pending matters, it is important to know how to obtain this information. Minnesota has different resources for searching court files. Some information can be found online and other information must be reviewed at the courthouse.
Cases such as criminal, civil, and
Depending on value and equity, the marital homestead is generally one of the largest assets to divide between parties in a Minnesota divorce. Amicable parties may consider selling their home before they are divorced. In general, when selling a joint home, the sale proceeds are divided. The mortgage will be paid-off, real estate or closing
In the wake of the trial that started this week in the death of George Floyd, it seems like an opportune time to discuss the role of a jury in MN family law cases.
There are two types of trials: trial by judge or trial by jury. Minnesota divorce cases are tried to the court.