Anyone who has seen an episode of a network television legal show has likely heard the term “affidavit.” Though the word might be passingly familiar, it is likely not something you encounter on a daily basis and thus may require a bit more explanation to understand how useful affidavits can be in some Minnesota family…
Everyone understands that divorce can be a difficult process. Between custody/visitation disputes, property division and the adjustment of starting life again on your own, it’s understandable that couples would want to hurry through the process as quickly as possible. However, there are some aspects of the process that can’t simply be slapped together and really…
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…
Tackling issues surrounding child custody and visitation are some of the most difficult decisions any couple must face in a Minnesota divorce. Dividing marital assets can seem relatively simple when compared with the emotionally exhausting process of dividing up your time with your children. To help make the process more understandable, this article will discuss…
Once you’ve made the decision to move forward with a Minnesota divorce, the difficult task of splitting up your accumulated possessions begins. This can be an especially difficult and emotionally fraught process. Dividing everything that you and your spouse spent years working for takes a toll on everyone and can lead to a lot of…
At times, people call me who have questions about Minnesota law as it relates to collection of a personal loan against a significant other. I often hear the story that the purpose of the loan was to “help” the boyfriend or girlfriend because they “needed it”. That is ok if the boyfriend or girlfriend is…
All divorcing couples in Minnesota are subject the possibility of default hearing. This is true for a Dakota County divorce or any divorce in the state. What does this mean? Basically, if you fail to respond to the divorce paperwork which is served upon you by your spouse, you could be subject to the court…
