There are a lot of questions about parenting time and the directive for Minnesotans to stay home because of COVID-19. Minnesota Governor Waltz's Emergency Executive Order dated March 25, 2020 is clear that parenting time should continue as court ordered. Families can...
Family Law
The Impact of a Peacetime Emergency on Family Court Hearings
The Governor declared a peacetime emergency on March 13, 2020, which placed restrictions on public activities because of the Coronavirus. This declaration impacted the Court system. As a result, we are receiving questions from clients in family law about their...
Managing Parenting Time with COVID-19
If you abide by a court-ordered parenting time schedule, you may be wondering what impact the recent COVID-19 virus outbreak or a potential government-mandated lockdown will have on your normal parenting time schedule. Keep in mind that, given this unprecedented...
What financial documents are needed in a divorce case?
Divorce in Minnesota requires a husband and a wife to fully disclose their assets and liabilities. This means that you need to collect financial documents such as checking and savings account statements, tax records, credit card statements, other debt invoices,...
When to appeal or modify a child custody order
No matter how a court rules in a child custody decision, it is likely that at least one parent will disagree with the terms of the ruling. If you are in this situation, should you try to appeal the ruling? Are you even allowed to appeal? In Minnesota, as in most...
The Various Factors Considered in a Child Custody Case
While couples going through a divorce likely have a number of disagreements, both parents can usually agree that they still want to raise their children. Therefore, most parents want to retain custody of their children throughout divorce proceedings.When a parent is...
Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt After We Divorce?
The financial aspects of divorce can be contentious. Two people shared their lives together, including purchases, bills, and debts. People often focus on the division of assets during divorce proceedings, which is certainly an important element. However, the...
A Quick Overview of Minnesota Child Custody Laws
Many situations exist in which adults in Minnesota find themselves grappling with the legal and practical complexities of child custody matters. Thankfully, although custody laws vary from state to state, Minnesota child custody laws are typically straightforward and...
Home for the holidays: Divorced parents and custody conflicts
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful and festive time when you forget about your woes and simply enjoy time with friends and family. Unfortunately, all too often, the realities of divorce and separation can interfere with the carefree spirit of this time of year,...
When an unconventional approach to co-parenting is best
Every family is unique. As a result, every marriage and every divorce are unique. There are a great many benefits to be derived from embracing the unique nature of your family. This is perhaps especially so if you and your child's other parent are no longer...