Minnesota Family Law Blog | Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic ViolenceAlithis Family Law, LLC

Should I Move Out Of The Marital Homestead During A Divorce?

Contested Divorce? Make Sure You Think Before You Move Out Oftentimes, a party involved in a divorce wonders whether or not they should move out of the marital home. As

Does Less Work Mean Less Child Support? Not so Fast

Full Payment for Child Support is Not So Easily Shirked in Minnesota The answer is, don’t bet on it. The law in Minnesota is that a child support award can

Calculating child support isn’t easy—Are You Treated Fairly?

Imputing income to a party who is voluntarily unemployed, underemployed or employed on a less than full-time basis can be a complex task. Clients often wonder how child support can

Getting an Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota

If My Spouse and I Agree To an Uncontested Divorce, Do We Still Have To Go To Court? The answer is “yes”… sort of. If you and your spouse can

Child Custody and Keeping Your Children in Minnesota

Want to keep your children in Minnesota? Take this simple precaution to avoid costly relitigation of child custody. One of the biggest threats to the long-term stability of any stipulated

Unsupported/False Allegations of Domestic Abuse in Minnesota

In a custody and parenting time proceeding, alleging that the other parent has committed domestic abuse against you or child is a very serious allegation. Often, this could involve two

Consistency in Parenting Time is No Pipe Dream

What every father wants for his children One of the most common types of cases I see is a case where an unmarried father wants to establish his rights over

Assets Owned Before Marriage – Fair Game in Divorce?

"I bought my home a few years prior to marriage. We are divorcing in Minnesota after eight years, and only my name is on the title. Does that effect the

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