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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Minnesota Family Law Attorney
Getting a divorce may feel like an overwhelming process, as if you’re drowning in a sudden wave of decisions. You might not know where to start, especially when you are also trying to take care of yourself emotionally. Keep in mind that you don’t have to take care of it alone and your attorney will… Read more »
Divorce in Minnesota: How Long Does It Take?
Minnesota has a divorce rate of 9.7%, a figure that is at the lower end of the spectrum comparing multiple states. Though this may seem like a simple case, something that can be resolved in less than a year, it is not common to have divorce proceedings resolve before at least 6 weeks have transpired… Read more »
If you are going through a divorce, this can be a stressful time. If your divorce might be a contentious one that leads to court hearing, there are few things that you should keep in mind that can help bolster your case. Here are three mistakes you should try your best to avoid in court… Read more »
Getting Child Visitation Started Out on the Right Foot
If you are going through a divorce, you probably just want to get the entire process over with and move on with your life. The thing is, if you have kids, it is important to take the time upfront to get custody and visitation details laid out correctly with your divorce attorney. Here are three… Read more »
Contempt Motions: What They Are, and How They Work
Anyone who is going through a divorce wants the process to run smoothly so as to minimize any further emotional stress. Unfortunately, not every divorce case is like this, and even worse, sometimes the ex-spouse creates extreme obstacles. It can even come to a point where a contempt motion is necessary. What is a Contempt Motion?… Read more »
Three Reasons To Hire A Divorce Attorney When You Have Children
Divorce hurts everyone, especially when there are children involved. Many people simply want their divorce to be over and will do whatever they can just to be able to walk away. However, when children are involved, the process becomes even more complicated. Many people try not to hire a divorce attorney, though you really need… Read more »
Budgeting Do’s and Don’ts for Newly Separated Individuals
For many newly separated individuals, learning to develop a budget on a single income is one of the biggest challenges of moving forward with a new life. Your standard of living may need to decrease in order to meet your new financial position. In some cases, you may need to make significant changes to your… Read more »
Three Reasons To Hire A Minnesota Divorce Attorney
Many people just want their divorce to be over. They will try to get through the paperwork as quickly as possible so that they can start to heal and move on. Many people just try to walk away, even giving up everything that they have worked so hard for during their marriage. Many don’t even… Read more »
What to Do When Your Ex is Drunk at a Minnesota Custody Exchange
Meeting your ex for a custody exchange can be a highly stressful situation, especially if you and your ex have been in conflict. You may be held in contempt of court if you refuse to allow your children’s other parent to take them for a scheduled visitation. However, the situation changes if your ex is… Read more »
United States Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Parental Rights of Same-Sex Partner
A recent custody battle between a same-sex couple went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The case, titled V.L. v. E.L., involved a same-sex couple from Alabama. Between 2002 and 2004, E.L. gave birth to three children via artificial insemination. In 2007, the couple petitioned a Georgia court to issue an adoption decree… Read more »