Why is Divorce Mediation Better than Court While the Minnesota divorce mediation process doesn’t get as much press and pop culture representation as major court battles, the mediation process is still a perfectly viable option. Lawyers who know family law can help you avoid going to court altogether because court battles aren’t always the best…
Post-divorce, life will go on for everyone involved. Sometimes that leads to the building of new lives, new relationships, and new identities. Sometimes this may lead to an opportunity where you want to change your childs name. Minnesota Statute Section 259.10 provides that a minor child’s name may be changed upon application with the Court…
Everybody knows that marriage is complicated and that the path each couple takes in dissolving their marriage is different. No two couples will experience the same struggles, be it financial or emotional. Though there are many paths that couples might take, they all end in one of only two ways. Every marriage will end in…
Another touchy area that can be hard to compromise on, especially for those without children, involves pets. Those who have pets understand how much they can become an integral part of the family and why, in some divorces, the thought of losing contact with a pet can be so heartbreaking. Though people have long understood…
As most people know, courts rarely want to terminate any adults parental rights regarding their children. In fact, recent decades have revealed that even when theres strong reason to believe that one (never criminally convicted) parent may have killed the other, it still may be in the childrens best interests to be raised by the…
Addressing Minnesota Child Custody Emergencies Fortunately, Minnesota family law statutes are so well drafted that you can obtain fairly rapid relief or action when a child custody emergency develops. This type of situation often occurs as a result of many unique events. Perhaps youve just learned that your ex who has primary custody of the…
All of us are grateful for the many men and women who serve this country both here and abroad. In keeping with that respect and gratitude, our government passed the Minnesota Families and theServicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to help these individuals fully protect their legal rights while serving on active duty. Obviously, when you…
Once you no longer believe that marital counseling might help save your marriage, its best to go ahead and hire your own Minnesota divorce attorney. Even the most amicable divorces benefit from spouses having their own separate lawyers. Couples often need a bit of emotional distance from each other while those familiar with the intricacies…
