Minneapolis Family Law Attorney Minnesota Divorce Lawyer St. Paul MN http://www.clausen-hassan.com Minnesota Divorce Lawyer | Minneapolis Divorce Attorney | Twin Cities | MN Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:44:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How can divorce affect retirement accounts?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/how-will-my-divorce-affect-my-retirement-accounts/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/how-will-my-divorce-affect-my-retirement-accounts/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:44:15 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2044 After the divorce process has started, most people only think about a few assets that will be divided between the spouses once the divorce is finalized. This usually includes the home, cars or motor vehicles, real property, and household goods. … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/how-will-my-divorce-affect-my-retirement-accounts/feed/ 0 3 questions for a divorce attorney about their qualificationshttp://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/3-questions-for-a-divorce-attorney-about-their-qualifications/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/3-questions-for-a-divorce-attorney-about-their-qualifications/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:15:43 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2042 During an initial consultation with a divorce attorney, he or she will explain the process for getting a divorce and what issues might come up in your case. In meeting with a divorce attorney, people should get a sense if … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/3-questions-for-a-divorce-attorney-about-their-qualifications/feed/ 0 What steps can I take to financially prepare for my divorce?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-steps-can-i-take-to-financially-prepare-for-my-divorce/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-steps-can-i-take-to-financially-prepare-for-my-divorce/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:55:17 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2038 Following divorce, the financial situation of each person will likely change. This is because once marital property is divided, each person may move into a new home, and one spouse may be ordered to pay child support and/or spousal maintenance. … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-steps-can-i-take-to-financially-prepare-for-my-divorce/feed/ 0 5 facts about the Minnesota divorce process that surprise most peoplehttp://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/5-facts-about-the-minnesota-divorce-process-that-surprise-most-people/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/5-facts-about-the-minnesota-divorce-process-that-surprise-most-people/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:38:26 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2036 Fault- Minnesota is a no-fault state, meaning that a spouse’s bad acts during the marriage (addiction, affairs, abuse) are irrelevant. One spouse only needs to assert that there has been an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. At this point, it … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/5-facts-about-the-minnesota-divorce-process-that-surprise-most-people/feed/ 0 How long will my divorce take to complete?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/contested-divorce/how-long-will-my-divorce-take-to-complete/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/contested-divorce/how-long-will-my-divorce-take-to-complete/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:49:58 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2034 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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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/contested-divorce/how-long-will-my-divorce-take-to-complete/feed/ 0 What does a retainer do when I hire a divorce lawyer?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-does-a-retainer-do-when-i-hire-a-divorce-lawyer/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-does-a-retainer-do-when-i-hire-a-divorce-lawyer/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:49:42 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2032 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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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/what-does-a-retainer-do-when-i-hire-a-divorce-lawyer/feed/ 0 Minnesota Divorce Statisticshttp://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/minnesota-divorce-statistics/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/minnesota-divorce-statistics/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:37:55 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2025 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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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/miscellaneous/minnesota-divorce-statistics/feed/ 0 Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/domestic-abuse-order-for-protection-ofp/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/domestic-abuse-order-for-protection-ofp/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:12:20 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2023 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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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/domestic-abuse-order-for-protection-ofp/feed/ 0 What is an Annulment?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/what-is-an-annulment/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/what-is-an-annulment/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:07:31 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=2019 Definition: In Minnesota, a marriage may be deemed void by a Court-decreed annulment. An annulment is a declaration that a marriage never existed. Annulment and dissolution of marriage (divorce) are not the same thing. A divorce proceeding addresses the parties … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/what-is-an-annulment/feed/ 0 Who is Entitled to the Engagement Ring?http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/who-is-entitled-to-the-engagement-ring-minnesota-family-law/ http://www.clausen-hassan.com/law/who-is-entitled-to-the-engagement-ring-minnesota-family-law/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:01:40 +0000 Scot http://www.clausen-hassan.com/?p=1988 The ownership of an engagement ring depends upon whether an engagement is followed by a wedding.  Whatever happens, the ring will be non-marital property. Termination of Engagement In Benassi v. Back & Neck Pain Clinic, Inc., a former employee brought a sexual … Continue reading →

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