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Recent Blog Posts
- How can divorce affect retirement accounts?
- 3 questions for a divorce attorney about their qualifications
- What steps can I take to financially prepare for my divorce?
- 5 facts about the Minnesota divorce process that surprise most people
- How long will my divorce take to complete?
- What does a retainer do when I hire a divorce lawyer?
- Minnesota Divorce Statistics
- Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)
- What is an Annulment?
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How long will my divorce take to complete?
One of the most frequently asked questions of clients seeking a divorce is how long the process will take. The answer: it depends. Some divorces can and do take many months, or even a year, to complete. But these divorces … Continue reading
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What does a retainer do when I hire a divorce lawyer?
After selecting a lawyer to hire for a divorce case, lawyers typically require that the soon-to-be-client to pay a retainer that covers how much the client will be charged. A retainer is an advanced payment for work to be performed … Continue reading
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Minnesota Divorce Statistics
The number of Minnesota divorces and annulments has been steady in recent decades, after an increase in the 1970s. The rate when compared to the number of people in Minnesota has been trending slightly downward. The first graph is the … Continue reading
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Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)
In Minnesota, a victim of domestic abuse can seek an Order from the District Courts, prohibiting contact from an abuser. Minnesota Statute Section 518B.01 subd. 1 allows a Court to grant an Order for Protection (OFP) upon making a finding … Continue reading
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