Whether couples negotiate the terms of their own divorce or even when every term is dictated by a judge, a great deal of planning and forethought goes into every decision — particularly the terms pertaining to the children. Still, life after the final divorce decree does not remain stagnant, and the terms often need to change over time. Known as post-decree motions, these requests require judicial intervention and they can take time.
How Will Leaving Minnesota Affect Your Child Custody Arrangement?
Perhaps you just received a transfer offer to another state from your employer with a significant pay raise and even more opportunities for advancement. Or maybe you and a business partner (or new boyfriend or girlfriend) want to leave the area for a change of pace. But if you are divorced, and you have joint
Helping Your Child (and Grandchildren) Through a Divorce: 5 Helpful Things Grandparents Can Do
If your child is going through a divorce, you are likely facing a myriad of emotions. You have watched the toll that the end of the marriage has taken on her, rearranged your calendar and attended court hearings. You might have even contributed money toward legal fees.
In addition, your grandchildren likely feel torn and
Recognition of Parentage Does Not Provide Fathers with Full Rights
Minnesota law automatically assumes that children born out of marriage are the husband’s biological children with full paternal rights. Outside of marriage, when both parents agree to a man’s biological paternity, they can avoid the need for genetic testing by signing a Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form. While this process affords fathers with certain rights, when it comes to child custody and other parenting rights, they may need to seek help from experienced attorneys.
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Dating After Getting Separated: 7 Rules of Thumb to Protect Your Kids and Your Case
You and your spouse have separated, and you will soon be legally finalizing the end of your marriage. You might have already become involved with someone new, or maybe you just want to enjoy a night out. Even so, your soon-to-be ex might try to use your dating against you during the negotiations, especially if
Marital Property vs. Non-marital Property: What’s the Difference?
Minnesota provides for only “no-fault” divorces, which means that no one technically takes the blame for the break up of the marriage. Instead, the state bases divorces on irreconcilable differences between the spouses. However, the state does consider “fault” when looking at property division.
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8 Questions to Answer Before You Retain a Minnesota Family Law Attorney
Your marriage is ending, and you face complex and emotional issues, such as how to divide up marital property and how to work out child custody and visitation. You know that you need the help of a competent family law attorney who has the experience and empathy to handle your case.
Aside from trusting your
How Many Lawyers are Needed for MN Family Law Issues?
Most of the time, life within a family is a positive, united experience. Still, as with many aspects of life, some or all family members need to undergo some type of legal process at one point or another. This does not mean that every situation requires a team of Minneapolis family lawyers. There are definitely times when one skilled lawyer can help get a process completed efficiently.
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Best and Worst Practices On Property Interests in Divorce
Divorce challenges those caught in the middle in surprising and unpredictable ways. Whether your husband blindsided you by revealing that he had been having an affair with someone at work, or you and your spouse separated after less than a year, after realizing that the relationship had no enduring foundation, you likely have a lot
How to Reduce Legal Fees and Increase Peace of Mind Using This Simple Exercise to Collect Your Thoughts
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