The Significance of Sole Physical Custody (or lack thereof)
In any Divorce Decree with minor children, there will be a designation of physical custody. Either Mom or Dad will be granted “sole physical custody” or both parties will be…
Divorce Decrees: How “Creative” Should They Be?
In some ways, going through the divorce process can be like closing on a home. Many different forms and documents are prepared that you are asked to sign. It can…
The Judge Knows All – Or Do They?
Every Judge was first a lawyer. In many cases, they are former litigators (meaning they regularly appeared in Court) although not always. But even as litigators, they probably focused their…
Custody Modification: What do you have to Prove?
In contested child custody cases, the Court determines the issue of custody and parenting time based upon what is in the “best interests of the child.” This is not an…
Get it Right the First Time: Hire a Lawyer
For many people, saving money whenever possible is human nature. No one wants to spend more money on something than necessary. A penny saved is a penny earned, right? Take…
What is a Putative Spouse, Anyway?
What happens when a man and woman live together as if husband and wife, perhaps even believing in good faith that they are husband and wife, but in reality they…
Missed Parenting Time: Who’s to Blame?
My law partner Tim recently blogged about missed parenting time. See “Stop Messing With My Parenting Time! What Happens When Parenting Time is Lost Because a Parent Isn’t Following the…
Paying Off Your Spouse’s Premarital Debt
Let’s say that when you get married, your spouse has $10,000 in credit card debt. You have some savings built up, so when you get married, you decide to use…
Changes Coming to Child Support in Minnesota
A variety of factors go into calculating child support. The law considers the income of both parents, the number of children, and each parent’s parenting time percentage, among other factors….
Personal Injury Settlements: Marital or Nonmarital?
If you were ever in a serious accident, or suffered a serious injury, you were likely part of a personal injury case. You may have received a sizeable financial settlement….