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…
Key Factors Affecting Spousal Support Although both former spouses often keep working full-time after a divorce today, there are times when a court will still make a significant support award to one party. This frequently happens after one spouse has shouldered the majority of the child-rearing duties for a lengthy time period and never had…
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…
How is Spousal Support is Calculated in Minnesota Do you have questions about how Spousal Support is Calculated in Minnesota? Although both former spouses often keep working full-time after a divorce today, there are times when a court will still make a significant support award to one party. This frequently happens after one spouse has…
Seeking MN Child Support Guidance? How about child custody? Read on. Although its always sad when any couple with children must file for divorce, at least parents in this state can benefit from our clearly drafted custody and support statutes. Even a quick reading of Chapter 518 of the Domestic Relations statutes reveals that both…
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…
