Non-Marital Tracing and Minnesota Divorce – An Overview
Under Minnesota law, all property, real or personal acquired either jointly or individually during a marriage is presumed to be marital property under Minn. Stat. §518.003 subd. 3b. Non-marital property is defined by the statute as “property real or personal, acquired by either spouse before, during, or after the existence [...]
The Benefits of Mediation During Divorce
When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin said they were undergoing a “conscious uncoupling,” many people thought that was crazy. There is no such thing as a friendly divorce in which both people just move on, especially with children involved. This must be some type of Hollywood jargon! Yet, this type [...]
Mediation in Minnesota Family Law Cases
What is Family Mediation? Mediation is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. Under Minnesota General Rules of Practice 114.02, mediation is defined as “a forum in which a third party neutral facilitates communication between parties to promote settlement. A mediator may not impose his or her own judgement on the [...]
Maurer v Maurer and Tax Issues During Divorce
Under Minnesota law, the division of property during a divorce must be equitable. Minn. Stat. §518.58 (2016). All property at the time of divorce is presumed to be marital property, this means that it is the challengers burden to prove that the property is nonmarital according to Minn. Stat. §518.003 [...]
Minnesota Adoption, Child Custody and Support
You and your spouse made a decision as a couple and parents to adopt a child and provide that child all the love he or she (or any child) deserves. And for a while, you made a beautiful, loving family. However, as we have learned time and again, marriages do [...]
Life After Divorce With Children
In today’s society, people are able to relocate easily for many different reasons such as economic, educational, and career opportunities. Any residential move no matter how close (60 miles) or how far (1,000 miles) will impact parties’ custodial arrangements along with relationships with the child. After a separation or divorce, [...]
When It Is Time to Leave a Marriage
No one enters a marriage thinking that it will end. Many people ignore the signs that it is time to leave for many years before admitting that it is necessary. Still, it is important to know when it is time to admit that your marriage is not working and cannot [...]
Let’s Talk About Marriage
As a family law firm, we spend a lot of time discussing divorce and everything it entails. However, without marriage, there would be no divorce, and as a result, no use for us and our services. The idea of marriage is beautiful. In today’s world, there are still many people [...]
Divorce Topics – When It’s Time to File a Family Law Appeal
No one gets married and expects to find themselves going through a divorce. It affects everyone involved: the spouses, children, and can even affect extended family, like parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. It is an extremely emotional time when people are choosing a new direction for their lives and the [...]
You Won the Super Bowl Block Pool: How Does that Affect your Divorce Settlement?
The truth is, if you are currently married, money that you earn during the marriage can be considered marital property. This, of course, applies to those without a prenuptial agreement. There are exceptions to this rule, much like any rule of law. However, it is up to you and your [...]