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Common MN Family Law Acronyms Decoded: OFP & HRO

Professionals who work in family law have a tendency to overuse acronyms. They use them so frequently that sometimes they forget that people who do not work in family law

Dissipating Assets In A Divorce In Minnesota

What can happen in a divorce proceeding when you have a spouse who makes bad decisions about managing funds, or worse, is actively hiding or disposing of assets? Is it

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.

What Is A Guardian Ad Litem in Minnesota And What Do They Do?

A Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) is an individual appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of a child in a juvenile or family court proceeding. The GAL

What is a Child Support Magistrate in Minnesota?

If you receive a notice of a hearing related to child support in Minnesota, you may find that the hearing will be presided over by a child support magistrate rather

Getting Separated From A Spouse Prior To Divorce in Minnesota

Divorce Can Be A Lengthy Process For those who have experienced a divorce in the State of Minnesota, he or she will tell you that it can be a lengthy

Can a Court in Minnesota Force a Spouse to Move Out?

At the start of a divorce, emotions are often high and one spouse may want the other excluded from the home they once shared. When I first meet with clients,

How does the Court Award Marital Property in the State of Minnesota?

Many people may think that Courts award marital property to parties 50/50 in the State of Minnesota; however, that is not necessarily true. Although many attorneys and Courts may start

Giving Custody Rights Of A Minor Child To A Family Member Or Third Party

What if a parent wants to give custody of his or her child to a family member or friend, but does not necessarily like the idea of having the family