Minnesota Divorce Update – Top Questions Regarding Asset and Debt Division.
In Minnesota Divorce cases, the division of assets and debts is a process that requires financial expertise and significant attention to detail. The division of assets and debts does not need to be mathematically equal, as addressed in Johns v. Johns, 354 N.W.2d 564, 566 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). However, [...]
Top Minnesota Divorce Issues – Spousal Maintenance, Cash Flow and Vocational Assessments
In Minnesota Family Law cases, an award of Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need. Contrary to what some lawyers might profess, equalizing \"cash flow\" or available income is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552. Court in Minnesota have judicial discretion in awarding spousal maintenance, and the decision whether to award spousal maintenance is permissive.
Top Minnesota Divorce Questions – What is the Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC)?
In Minnesota Divorce cases, the Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC) is typically the first court appearance with a Judge or Referee. The ICMC is an informal hearing that generally takes place within 30 days of the case filing. The ICMC provides the parties with an opportunity to discuss important topics [...]
Minnesota Divorce and Property Division
During a Minnesota Divorce case, the division of assets, property and debts requires financial acumen and attention to detail. The division of assets during a Divorce does not need to be mathematically equal, only equitable. In many cases, the parties agree to divide the assets on the balance sheet in [...]
Minnesota Divorce and the Division Of Property – What Are You Entitled To?
During a Minnesota Divorce case, parties frequently have issues regarding the division (and proper valuation) of property and assets. Minnesota law requires an "equitable division" of assets (and the same applies to debts). The division is quite often something other than 50:50, and there is no requirement that the division [...]
Family Court in Minnesota – Top Divorce Issues
In Minnesota Family Court, parties address important legal matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Property Division and Spousal Maintenance (Alimony). Family Court can be quite complex - there are numerous Minnesota statutes, rules and procedures that must be followed and adhered to. For this reason, the [...]
Top Divorce Issues – Hennepin County
Hennepin County, in particular, uses Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes in Divorce and Family Law cases including SENE to address Child Custody and Parenting Time and FENE to address Financial Issues including Child Support, Property Division, Tracing and Valuation Of Assets and Spousal Maintenance (Alimony). Your Divorce lawyer you should [...]
Top Property Division Issues In Minnesota Divorce
During a Minnesota Divorce case, the division of assets, property and debts is a process that requires substantial financial acumen and precise attention to detail. Despite what you may have been told, the division of assets during divorce does not need to be mathematically equal, and, under Minnesota law, you [...]
The Minnesota Family Court Process
Throughout Minnesota, Family Court provides an opportunity for parties to resolve legal issues that involve important matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Property Division and Spousal Maintenance. For most people, Family Court can be overwhelming and intimidating; there are numerous Family Law rules and procedures, and [...]
Child Custody Evaluations in Minnesota Family Court
In some Minnesota Divorce and Family Law cases, a Child Custody Evaluation (conducted by Court Services or by a private evaluator such as a Social Worker, Psychologist, Therapist or an experienced legal professional) can aid the Judge in making a custody determination that is in the best interests of the [...]