Divorced parents of minor children must continue to have some interaction to fulfill their co-parenting duties. When two people ended a relationship because they could not get along, the exchange of children between households can create ongoing friction. As you...
Business partnerships are an excellent method of increasing the size and cash flow of a Minnesota company. They can help growth in the short term, and they often provide additional intrinsic company value. However, the value of the company can be a real issue when a...
In a Minnesota divorce, there are often many details to be worked out and agreed upon before the separation moves forward. One of the most important and often contentious elements of a divorce is the division of marital property. Disagreements can occur regarding...
Couples who are getting married should want to stay out of Minnesota courts in the event that their marriage does not succeed. They can minimize the chances that they end up in costly and bitter litigation by negotiating and signing a prenuptial agreement. This can...
Sometimes, divorce can be tricky when it comes to assets or visitation rights. An ex-spouse may want more assets, or the non-custodial parent may feel that the child custody arrangement is unfair. The other spouse must decide whether to go to court over these matters....
Minnesota residents may understand that they could receive additional Social Security benefits from their spouse's employment tax record, but few realize that it is not a requirement for an ex-spouse to be retired or disabled for the benefits to apply. The...
For Minnesota residents contemplating divorce, the process is often straightforward. They need to abide by the state laws for everything related to the divorce, including custody of any children, the distribution of assets and the actual dissolution of the marriage....
Minnesota family law courts cannot proceed with divorce cases involving active military servicemembers due to special federal protections. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003, or SCRA, protects all active military, which includes full-time members of the...
Individuals in Minnesota and throughout the country may feel a profound sense of loss after their marriages come to an end. However, there are several steps that a person can take to move on from what is generally an emotionally draining experience. For example,...
A person can represent themselves in divorce court in Minnesota, often called pro-se or do-it-yourself divorce. The process starts by filing a request for divorce, which is commonly called an original petition for divorce or letter of complaint, with the local court....
