When Should I Consider Requesting Emergency or Expedited Relief in Minnesota?
Requests for emergency, expedited and/or Ex Parte relief should be used extremely sparingly and typically only in situations where a child's physical or emotional health is eminently in immediate danger
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How do I Find a Good Divorce Attorney in Minnesota?
What to look for in an attorney Through a divorce, virtually every part of your future will be either determined through agreement of the parties or by a judicial officer.
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In What County Should I Initiate My Family Court Proceeding?
In a divorce case, whether contested or uncontested, it can be brought in the county whichh either party lives—meaning that a party can file for divorce in either of the
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Understanding Minnesota Family Court: Temporary Hearings
Temporary Hearings are becoming less and less common than they were in the past, with the requirement now in most Counties to attend an Initial Case Management Conference as the
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Proceeding With A Default Divorce In Minnesota
In Minnesota, a divorce can be granted as a default matter (meaning nothing is disputed and the divorce is granted based on the request of one party) in several different
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3 Common Minnesota Family Law Acronyms Decoded
Professionals who work in family law have an awful tendency to rely on acronyms. They use them so frequently that sometimes they forget that people who do not work in
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Can I Request That My Spouse/Co-Parent Contribute Towards My Attorney’s Fees and Costs?
The Statute that directs whether the other party would contribute towards the attorney’s fees and costs of the other party in a family Court matter is Minn. Stat. § 518.14
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Can I File for Divorce while Living with my Spouse In Minnesota?
Minnesota law does not require spouses to live separately in order for a divorce to start. Knowing that divorce is a process that can take several months, or longer, means
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What is a Deposition in Minnesota and Why Would I Want to Have One Done in My Case?
Depositions are becoming more and more of a rarely used discovery tool; however, I have always found that Depositions are extremely useful, especially when a case appears to be moving
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