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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

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

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

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

What Is A Parenting Consultant And Can I Be Forced To Work With One?

A Parenting Consultant, often referred to as a “PC,” is a neutral third party that can be appointed by the Court (only if the parties agree) to assist couples with

What is A Cohabitation Agreement?

It is increasingly common for couples to move in together before they get married and, sometimes, without any intention of ever getting married. In Minnesota, there is no such thing

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

Standard of Living Established during the Marriage

Minnesota Statute § 518.552 provides that the Court may grant spousal maintenance, in part, “considering the standard of living established during the marriage.” Minn. Stat. § 518.552. It can be

Recognition of Parentage vs. Court Order: Understanding the Differences in Minnesota

In Minnesota, unwed parents can execute a Recognition of Parentage (ROP and pronounced as “rope”) at the birth of a child. A ROP is a sworn statement by both parents