As we’ve discussed before, the division of assets during a Minnesota divorce operates under a concept known as equitable division. This means things like retirement accounts, savings accounts, stocks, bonds, real estate and many other important assets will need to be fairly divided between husband and wife when the marriage finally ends. Another asset that…
I wanted to let readers know that I am now serving the Cannon Falls, MN area. So, if you are in need of a lawyer in Cannon Falls MN, don’t hesitate to call. I live in Cannon Falls, but I have been doing most of my business in the Dakota County area. I do, however, serve…
As a Apple Valley, MN divorce attorney, I often feel the bite of what I will call “society’s general dislike of the law and lawyers.” I understand why many people feel that lawyers and the courts are to blame for messy family law situations. It’s easy to blame them. However, I can tell you from…
In terms of the overall divorce process, the valuation of life insurance probably doesn’t play a major role. However, Apple Valley, MN divorce lawyers are aware of the laws for valuing marital assets like life insurance, and they will make sure that their clients get the most out of any division. The are different kinds of…
Property division in a divorce is always difficult. Some people are able to be adults and divide their property in a mostly equal fashion while others fight tooth-and-nail over the flat screen television. As a divorce attorney, I have seen both sides of the coin. I have also noticed that it doesn’t matter whether couple…
Although the varies from state-to-state and you should talk with a good family law attorney in your area, there are some basic similarities between the laws of many states when determining where the initial divorce action must be filed. Determining where to file a divorce (or any legal proceeding) is based on the county and…
Marital property is defined by most states’ laws as meaning property, either real or personal, that is acquired by the husband and wife at any time during the existence of the marriage relationship. Simple enough, right? All property acquired subsequent to the marriage, and before the date of valuation, is presumed to be marital property – regardless of…
In a humorous decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the court has upheld a district court’s decision that a person cannot bring a harassment lawsuit against his uncle for posting childhood pictures of the nephew on Facebook. According to the appelate court, the claim did not rise to the level of constituting harrasment as defined by…
