St. Paul Family Law And Estate Planning Blog
Will a substance abuse disorder influence child custody?
When Minnesota courts rule on custody, the well-being of your children is one of the primary concerns. If you or your spouse struggles with drug or alcohol dependency, a judge must ensure that the substance-dependent parent can maintain a safe environment for the...
Signs it might be time to establish a guardianship over a parent
Watching as a parent’s mental or physical health declines is never easy, and neither are the decisions you must make as that parent’s condition worsens. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive, meaning they get worse over time, so when you start seeing signs...
Property division during a divorce
While going through a divorce, you may have questions regarding property division. This can be a complicated matter, especially when things like a mortgage or a pension plan come into play. We understand the property division laws in Minnesota and we have helped many...
What are the two methods of modifying a child support order?
Modifying your child support order may be a necessity due to a change in your circumstances. Sometimes, however, you and your co-parent may agree that a modification is in a child's interests even if there is no change in circumstances that requires it. State law...
How does a trust work?
When planning what happens with your estate after your death, you have various options for how you handle the disbursement and management of your assets. One option is to use a trust. According to The Street, a trust is a legal agreement between three parties. You...
Can a mediator help you get alimony?
You may worry that your spouse will fight you if you ask for alimony, which Minnesota statutes refer to as spousal maintenance. But, you know that after the divorce, it will take you some time to get back on your feet and become financially stable. Going to court over...
What if my ex-spouse cannot stick to our custody schedule?
Minnesota parents are quick to figure out custody situations when divorcing. It is often a parent's first priority. The courts determine what arrangement works best for everyone involved. The standard they work with is the "best interest of the child" standard. But...
What if you die without a will?
The thought of stipulating which of your loved ones in St. Paul will inherit your estate may seem downright daunting. You certainly do not want to upset anyone with your decisions (thus sowing the potential for discord among your heirs). Yet it is entirely possible...
Pick the right person to be the executor of an estate
When people put together their estate plan, one of the things they have to decide is who will be the executor of their estate. The executor has a lot of responsibility, so it is important to think about who should perform this role. When people choose an executor, it...
Adverse effects of divorce on the children
According to Familymeans, after a divorce, the parents are not only coming up with new ways of relating to one another but also learning the different forms of parenting their children. The effects on the children may vary. The children may perform poorly on their...
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