Dakota County Law Blog

A family law blog with real world legal advice

Adopting a child is a wonderful thing.  Figuring out how to navigate the adoption proceedings is not.  That’s why a good adoption lawyer can really come in handy. The laws on adoption vary from state-to-state and you should talk with a qualified adoption lawyer in your area for further information.  I’m going to discuss some…

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There are so many reasons why I think divorces are terrible and too hard on families.  I love my wife and my little son dearly, I don’t even want to think about the thought of my little son living a life of divided parents.  For me, it’s just not right. As a divorce lawyer, I…

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I don’t have a great deal of readers on this blog, but for those loyal fans, I wanted to say Merry Christmas.  I hope you all are safe, happy, and full of good cheer.  If you’re not, your’re doing something wrong. As a family law lawyer, I know that holidays can be tough for divided…

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As I’ve talked about in prior posts, there are several legal documents which are necessary to get the divorce process started. On the most basic level, the legal documents that need to be served in most states are a “Summons” and a “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.”  The law varies from state-to-state and you should…

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In the majority of family law cases that I have dealt with as a family law lawyer, the client will often want to request immediate relief form the court via a temporary hearing. Every state handles the temporary hearing process a little differently.  You will want to speak with family law lawyers in your area…

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Many family law courts in the United States have court-ordered, mandatory parenting classes for all separating or divorcing spouses who have children.  A good group of divorce lawyers will be able to point you in the right direction if you are going through a family law or divorce proceeding for the first time. Typically, states will…

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As a divorce lawyer, and somebody who cares deeply about client-satisfaction, I have been reading a book entitled “Winning Alternative to the Billable Hour, Strategies that Work” by Mark A. Robertson and James A. Calloway. It is an interesting book to me.  It is, however, also a book for lawyers.  Sorry if you are not…

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In every divorce, some form of Marital Termination Agreement must be reached.  The term “Marital Termination Agreement” can vary from state-to-state and may be called a “Dissolution Agreement” or “Property Settlement Agreement” depending on what state you are located in.  You should speak with a qualified Minnesota divorce lawyer in your area for further information.…

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