5 Minnesota divorce facts that surprise most people
Fault- Minnesota is a no-fault state, meaning that a spouse’s bad acts during the marriage (addiction, affairs, abuse) are irrelevant. One spouse only needs to assert that there has been
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How long will my divorce take to complete?
One of the most frequently asked questions of clients seeking a divorce is how long the process will take. The answer: it depends. Some divorces can and do take many
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What does a retainer do when I hire a divorce lawyer?
After selecting a lawyer to hire for a divorce case, lawyers typically require that the soon-to-be-client to pay a retainer that covers how much the client will be charged. A
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Minnesota Divorce Rate Statistics
The number of Minnesota divorces and annulments has been steady in recent decades, after an increase in the 1970s. The rate when compared to the number of people in Minnesota
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Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)
In Minnesota, a victim of domestic abuse can seek an Order from the District Courts, prohibiting contact from an abuser. Minnesota Statute Section 518B.01 subd. 1 allows a Court to
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What is an Annulment?
Definition: In Minnesota, a marriage may be deemed void by a Court-decreed annulment. An annulment is a declaration that a marriage never existed. Annulment and dissolution of marriage (divorce) are
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Who is Entitled to the Engagement Ring?
The ownership of an engagement ring depends upon whether an engagement is followed by a wedding. Whatever happens, the ring will be non-marital property. Termination of Engagement In Benassi v. Back &
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Determining Income of the Self-Employed Spouse
Defining the net income of a self-employed spouse is not a simple task. Often, a divorcing party does not report his/her full income when self-employed. Likewise, income tax returns are
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What is Alimony?
Alimony is called "spousal maintenance" in Minnesota. It is a monetary payment from one spouse to the other after a divorce is finalized. A temporary support order may also be
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