Top Question – Minnesota Divorce and Property Division
During a Minnesota Divorce case, parties frequently have issues regarding the division (and proper valuation) of 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; there is no requirement that the division be precisely equal. [...]
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 Questions In Minnesota Divorce – Property Division
Minnesota Divorce and Property DivisionIn Minnesota Divorce cases, the division of assets and debts is a process that requires financial expertise and attention to detail; the division of assets does not need to be mathematically equal, and you are not necessarily entitled, under Minnesota law, to one-half of the marital assets. [...]
Minnesota Divorce – Top Questions Regarding Asset and Property Division
The division of assets, property and debts during a Minnesota Divorce is a process that requires financial acumen and precise attention to detail. The division does not need to be mathematically equal, only equitable. Frequently, the parties agree to divide the assets on the balance sheet in a manner that is [...]
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 [...]
Minnesota Divorce and Property Division – Will You Receive Exactly Half?
In Minnesota Divorce cases, you are not necessarily entitled to one-half of the marital assets. Instead, Minnesota law requires an "equitable division" of assets and debts (and this is quite often something other than 50:50). In many Divorce cases, the parties simply agree to equally divide the assets and debts. [...]
Minnesota Divorce and Spousal Maintenance
In Minnesota Divorce cases, Spousal Maintenance (also referred to as "Alimony") is a topic that is often misunderstood, frequently litigated at the District Court level, and is often appealed to the Minnesota Court Of Appeals. Spousal Maintenance, unlike Child Support, does not provide the parties with a basic formula to [...]
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 [...]
Minnesota Divorce – Top Property Division Issues
In Minnesota Divorce cases, the division of assets and debts is a process that requires great attention to detail; the division of assets during divorce does not need to be mathematically equal, and you are not necessarily entitled, under Minnesota law, to one-half of the marital assets. In many Divorce [...]
Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC) in Minnesota Family Court
In Divorce and Family law cases throughout the Twin Cities, the Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC) is typically the first court appearance with a Judge. The ICMC provides the parties with an opportunity to discuss important topics such as whether a Social and/or Financial Early Neutral Evaluation process would be [...]