Divorce: “It’s So Simple. How Long Can It Possibly Take and How Much Can It Possibly Cost?”
Oftentimes, I hear a client say that his or her divorce is “simple” and he or she cannot imagine it taking long for the divorce process to be complete. Although,
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Can I Change Attorneys in the Middle of My Case?
Sometimes, the attorney/client relationship just doesn’t work and there’s a variety of reasons that can cause it to break down. That leads some people looking for new legal representation at
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Parent Education Program: A Requirement in Divorce and Custody Cases in Minnesota
Minnesota Statute 518.157 created the requirement that all proceedings where custody or parenting time is contested “parents of a minor child shall attend a minimum of eight hours in an
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I’m Think About Getting a Divorce; What Should I Do to Prepare?
The decision to get a divorce is an important one. That being said, many people are unfamiliar with the process and unsure of what they need to do before they
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Summary Real Estate Disposition Judgments vs. Quit Claim Deeds
Summary Real Estate Disposition Judgments and Quit Claim Deeds are both documents used in divorce cases in order to transfer one party’s interests in a piece of real property to
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Preparing for a Social Early Neutral Evaluation in Minnesota
A popular process used to foster settlement for child-related issues is Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE). More information on SENE can be found here. The process uses evaluators that hear
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Making Agreements Outside of the Court: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Paying for an attorney is a cost that people want to avoid. That’s why I see ex-spouses or parents making agreements outside the purview of the Court and without the
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A Snapshot of the Divorce Process in Minnesota
Highlights A Minnesota divorce (where we're based) can play out amicably, affordably, and quickly through mediation – or it can take months and incur significant cost and complexity by involving
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Rights of Military Serviceperson in a Minnesota Divorce
Military Servicepersons are provided special protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) in a divorce proceeding. The SCRA applies to all states including Minnesota. If a divorce (or child
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