Minnesota Divorce Topic – Equitably Dividing Assets and Debts
Financial issues are often a sticking point during divorce. Not only can valuing and dividing assets become a point of contention, but allocating debt can also be a major concern. In Minnesota Divorce cases, the division of Assets and Debts does not need to be mathematically equal, and you are [...]
Financial Issues – Qualified Plans Subject to Division
In a Minnesota divorce proceeding, a qualified plan may include any marital portion of a retirement or investment account (IRA), pension plan, or deferred compensation plan that either party has an interest in. However, it is difficult to determine the value of these plans because of their after-tax value – [...]
Top Minnesota Divorce Issues – Depletion vs. Dissipation of Property
Although Depletion and Dissipation of property carry different meanings, in Minnesota the terms are generally used synonymously by the Court, and by Divorce lawyers. Dissipation is defined by Minnesota case law as "wasting or expending funds foolishly." Volesky v. Volesky, 412 N.W.2d 750 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987). Spouses have a [...]