Coping with a divorce is no doubt a difficult challenge that can be compared to grieving a death. No matter how long the marriage was, how old you are or how well the situation was handled, it's going to be tough. While separating from your spouse is difficult,...
While a divorce can wreak havoc on the physical, mental and emotional health of the spouses involved, it can be particularly difficult if children are involved. Divorce is rarely an easy process, and finding a way to parent successfully after separation can be...
Adopting a child is an exciting and monumental time for your family. You are going to be bringing a new child into your home, and you will be enjoying all of the milestones that come along with new parenthood. However, navigating through the complexities of adoption...
Even when both parties are amenable, divorce can take people through a full range of emotions. There will be legal and financial issues involved that few people fully expect to encounter.Financial uncertainty is one of the most significant concerns, often leading...
There are many people who will tell you that walking into a courtroom for any reason is one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever faced; but people who appear in family court quickly find that the experience is much different than any other courtroom...
For years, marital liens against the value of the couple's primary residence were a common sight in property settlements in divorce. Also referred to as homestead liens, spousal liens or equitable liens, divorce lawyers in Minnesota often encouraged their clients to...
When a baby is born to an unwed mother in Minnesota,and no father's name is placed on the birth certificate, Minnesota law automatically grants the mother sole physical and legal custody. This gives her the right to put the child up for adoption without any...
In Minnesota, family law courts expect divorcing spouses and their lawyers to make every effort to resolve disputes outside of court, if possible. This does not mean that every divorce is amicable. It is important to keep in mind that in divorce, neither party...
It is every grandparent's nightmare when their adult children are getting a divorce or breaking up, leaving the grandchild caught between the two parents.Under a recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling, grandparents can, indeed, pursue reasonable visitation rights...
In Minnesota, family law judges are not compelled by law to listen to a child's preference when making decisions in custody disputes.Judges must weigh a variety of factors when deciding whether to take a child's preference into consideration. This blog post will...
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