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The Impact of Failing to Reserve Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota

Any client who deals with spousal maintenance will probably hear a description from their attorney of a Karon Waiver. A Karon Waiver is an agreement made by the parties to

Increasing Parenting Time in Post-Decree Divorce or Custody Cases in Minnesota

In many divorces or custody cases, one parent may be deemed the “custodial” parent and awarded the majority of parenting time. This leaves the other parent with less parenting time

Minnesota Surrogacy Laws: A Search for Guidance

What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy can be a welcome solution for couples/individuals who want to welcome a child into their family but cannot (or, for whatever reason, do not want to)

Enforcability of a Prenuptial Agreement in Minnesota

One of the primary issues to be discussed with any client when drafting a prenuptial agreement (or, in Minnesota, an “Antenuptial” agreement) is the validity of the provisions being agreed

Can I use Text Messages as Evidence in my Minnesota Family Law Case?

A common question that arises in a divorce, custody proceeding, or Order for Protection proceeding is “can I use text messages in my case?” The answer is not a simple

Same-Sex Couples: Is a Second Parent Adoption Still Necessary in Minnesota?

The short answer is no, same-sex couples who are legally married (and were married when the child was born) do not need to get a second parent adoption

Prenuptial Agreements Minnesota: Three Aspects People Find Surprising

Minnesota law allows parties to make agreements before their marriage about what will happen in case they get divorced. Most people are at least vaguely aware of these type of

Retroactive Child Support in Minnesota

You need to know if retroactive child support will apply to your case in MinnesotaLitigation is often a lengthy process, even for issues that are relatively simple. This can be

Determining Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota

How does a court determine spousal maintenance in Minnesota?Spousal maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony) is a highly contentious area of family law, as well as one of the most