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Do Not Be Tempted To Violate An Order For Protection

October 12th, 2017

Minnetonka Divorce Attorneys Were you told by a judge that you are supposed to stay away from a certain individual, regardless of where he or she may be? You are not allowed to go anywhere near that person’s house, workplace, or school. You are not allowed to contact the individual in any type of way…. Read more »

What Classifies as Non-Marital Assets in Minnesota?

October 3rd, 2017

In a divorce, one of the biggest tasks is dividing up all the stuff, or more formally, the marital estate you have accumulated over the course of your marriage. This can be physical objects like couches or cookware, or it can monetary objects like 401K accounts or even credit card debt. The division of the… Read more »

Increasing And Lowering Child Support Payments

September 27th, 2017

Both parents are free, within certain limits, to make some decisions regarding child support orders and child support payments. This includes one of the parents agreeing to deviate from the child support guidelines and paying more than the suggested amount. This can also include agreeing to accept a lower child support amount because it is… Read more »

Steps to Take for an Order For Protection

September 21st, 2017

An order of protection is more commonly called a restraining order. It is a legal document that is filed against someone who makes you feel unsafe, such as a spouse, significant other, family member, or anyone else that you are afraid of. Since it is signed by a judge, it is enforceable in court. An… Read more »

Establishing The Paternity Of A Child: Why Is It So Important?

August 31st, 2017

Determining the paternity of a child means more than monthly child support payments for the custodial parent. Whether or not the child in question has a father who is recognized legally as the father will make a major difference in the child’s upbringing. The presence of a father is not just important when the child… Read more »

Spousal Support in Minnesota: When It’s Needed and When to End It

August 23rd, 2017

When two people live together, they combine their abilities and income in order to create a shared standard of living. In many marriages, one spouse will have a significantly higher income than the other and this is fine, as long as they continue to be married. However, when the couple divorces, Minnesota courts are likely… Read more »

The Importance of Hiring a Divorce Attorney

August 16th, 2017

If you are currently going through the process of getting a divorce, it may seem tempting to represent yourself instead of hiring a lawyer. However, getting divorced can be a complex and stressful process, and having a lawyer on your side will not only ensure that you have access to vital legal advice, but also,… Read more »

Precautions to Take for a High Net-Worth Divorce

August 10th, 2017

When it comes to divorce, there is no such thing as a simple one. However, the real unfortunate reality is the more you have, be it as a couple or an individual, the more complicated it is going to become. Whether one party has vastly more financial resources than the other, or you own a… Read more »

The Primary Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

August 2nd, 2017

Minneapolis Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys Getting married can be an exciting and romantic time in one’s life. However, getting married can also be stressful as there will be many important decisions that you will need to make before your wedding day. One such decision you will need to make is whether or not you and your… Read more »