Navigating the legal process can be stressful, especially when it comes to child custody and support orders. As a parent, your child's well-being is your top priority, and you want to make sure that you have the right arrangement in place. The problem is that...
Saint Paul Family Law Blog
How to prepare yourself to file for divorce
Divorce signifies a significant life transition, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is a complex process that requires thorough preparation, both emotionally and practically. Emotionally, it necessitates an understanding that one's life...
Understanding child custody in Minnesota
Nothing is easy about divorce or family separation. If you have children, the challenges can seem overwhelming. Minnesota has specific custody laws for children of divorced or separated parents. This is what you should know. Types of custody Minnesota law...
How does domestic violence affect the divorce process?
Safety is always a top priority, both for yourself and for any children in your life. If you are a victim of domestic violence or spousal abuse, then the possibility of divorce is very likely to be on your mind. The question remains as to whether or not the presence...
Can you secretly set aside money in anticipation of divorce?
The divorce process can challenge a separated couple emotionally and financially. One spouse may think about the possibility of divorce long before filing the official paperwork. While planning for certain aspects of your future post-divorce, secretly setting aside...
What happens with pensions during divorce?
The division of net worth remains a challenge in any divorce. Often, splitting partners are unable to mutually agree on what should happen. Courts then step in to make hard decisions. Pensions are an asset that separating spouses often fail to mull over. Consider the...
How does Minnesota court divide property in a divorce?
Dividing assets is a crucial but sometimes painstaking part of divorce proceedings. Minnesota is an equitable distribution state, which means asset division is fair but not always equal. Factors to consider for marital property When determining the division of...
Can you fight your ex-spouse’s request for modification?
Once you finalize your divorce decree and complete the lengthy separation process, you likely feel that those turbulent times are behind you. If your ex-spouse decides to request a modification to your divorce terms, however, you might find yourself fighting for your...
4 reasons to ask for a child support modification
Your child support order should reflect your children's best interests (and the noncustodial parent's ability to pay) at the time the judge issued it. Since then, though, circumstances could have changed. Your children's needs from five or ten years ago might be quite...
3 things to know about a military divorce
Divorce is a complicated process, especially if there are a lot of assets to distribute or child custody arrangements to consider. However, if one or both spouses are in the military, legal proceedings can be even more complicated than usual. Here are three things to...