Approaching Divorce From a Vindictive Standpoint is a Dangerous Proposition
A divorce is often commenced after one spouse’s act of marital misconduct, whether it is an affair or a spouse’s overspending (to name a few examples). Marriages are rooted in
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If My Spouse Has Left The State Of Minnesota, Can We Still Get A Divorce?
Yes, only one spouse needs to reside in Minnesota in order to get a Divorce. Importantly, you must be living in Minnesota for at least 180 days (approximately 6 months)
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Proposed Changes to Minnesota Child Support Laws
Before diving into the heart of this, it is important to understand how a monthly child support obligation is broken down. A child support obligation takes into account three different
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My Former Spouse Elected Survivor Benefit Coverage: Can Coverage be Terminated?
Once you/your ex-spouse have worked together to elect former spouse survivor benefit coverage, you should be aware of some triggering events that will terminate the coverage. This will allow you
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Spousal Maintenance and Cohabitation in Minnesota
Minnesota law allows a spousal maintenance award (a.k.a. alimony) to be reduced, suspended, reserved, or even terminated if the party receiving alimony (the obligee) moves in with a significant other
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Survivor Benefit Plan: Former Spouse Coverage
If your ex-spouse is a member of the United States Military, you may have a marital interest in his/her retirement pay. When a military retiree dies, his/her retirement pay stops.
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Essential Elements to a Karon Waiver for Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
One of the most powerful tools available to parties in a spousal maintenance case is called a Karon Waiver. This tool is named after the Minnesota case of Karon v
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Can my Child Testify in a Minnesota Court?
Parents often call my office wondering whether their child can testify in a family law proceeding. The law technically allows it, but most judges are reluctant in allowing a child
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Is a Postnuptial Agreement the Same as a Prenuptial Agreement?
The short answer is no. A Postnuptial Agreement and a Prenuptial Agreement are not the same. An obvious difference between a Postnuptial Agreement and a Prenuptial Agreement is that a
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