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 [...]
Congrats on Your Engagement: Where’s the Prenup?
The holiday season is the busiest time of year. Families are getting together, shopping, and eating to celebrate life, love, and happiness. It is one of the busiest engagement seasons of the year (maybe tied with Valentine’s Day). Whether you get caught up in a moment of excitement and spontaneously [...]
The Most Exciting Divorce and Custody Case of the Year
We already know celebrities are nothing like us. They have homes all over the world, travel to exotic lands for a weekend getaway, and have other perks that go along with celebrity status. . At least, that is the perception we have. However, when push comes to shove, celebrities still [...]
The ABCs of Divorce
In Minnesota, a marriage is a civil contract between two persons, which have the capability in law of contracting, and meets the requirements of a valid marriage (examples: marriage license, two witnesses, conducted by someone who is authorized to do so under the law). Minn. Stat. §517.01. This contract or [...]
Child Custody in the Wake of Domestic Violence
In many cases, parents will agree to joint legal custody, in which decisions regarding the children are decided by both parents together in a co-parenting type of environment, and sole physical custody, wherein the children primarily live with one parent for purposes of school and some form of unity. However, many parents are learning how to work with a joint physical custody agreement as well.
Custody and the School Year-Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody in MN
With another new school year beginning, we frequently receive questions about how custody is determined with the ever changing schedules of school aged children. There is a difference between legal custody and physical custody and we will outline both in this blog. Minnesota Statutes section 518.003 defines “legal custody” as [...]
Mediation and Family Law
In Minnesota, mediation is not a new or abstract legal idea. In many Family Law cases, it is the best option for spouses to resolve conflict and contested issues, especially during a divorce. Mediation can help foster a healthier environment to resolve issues including custody, parenting time and financial matters. [...]
Summer Visitation
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Not only is your life about to change, but also the lives of your children. You and your soon to be ex-spouse will now parent part-time and have to adapt to two separate schedules. Separate schedules can be difficult if one [...]