Clausen & Hassan | July 20, 2015
Changes in Family Law: Children with Special Needs
Family law in Minnesota is adopting a new approach on special needs children in a divorce. My previous post regarding upcoming changes in family law gave a brief overview of
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Brian J. Clausen | July 14, 2015
Children & Divorce: Name Change Disputes
Can a Parent Change the Name of a Minor Child without the Other Parent’s Consent?There is often nothing harder on a child than a turbulent separation, particularly when the argument
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Farhan | July 2, 2015
Does Less Work Mean Less Child Support? Not so Fast
Full Payment for Child Support is Not So Easily Shirked in Minnesota The answer is, don’t bet on it. The law in Minnesota is that a child support award can
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Clausen & Hassan | June 26, 2015
Calculating child support isn’t easy—Are You Treated Fairly?
Imputing income to a party who is voluntarily unemployed, underemployed or employed on a less than full-time basis can be a complex task. Clients often wonder how child support can
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Clausen & Hassan | May 28, 2015
Consistency in Parenting Time is No Pipe Dream
What every father wants for his children One of the most common types of cases I see is a case where an unmarried father wants to establish his rights over
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Clausen & Hassan | May 15, 2015
What Is A Guardian Ad Litem in Minnesota And What Do They Do?
A Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) is an individual appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of a child in a juvenile or family court proceeding. The GAL
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Brian J. Clausen | May 11, 2015
Can a Court in Minnesota Force a Spouse to Move Out?
At the start of a divorce, emotions are often high and one spouse may want the other excluded from the home they once shared. When I first meet with clients,
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Brian J. Clausen | March 23, 2015
What can the Court in Minnesota Order Me to Pay for Child Support of a Minor Child?
When a Minnesotan Court calculates a child support obligation, it is typically more than a basic child support amount that is determined. While child support is often calculated according to
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Clausen & Hassan | January 29, 2015
Does My Overtime Income Count for Calculating Child Support?
Many people wonder whether their overtime income will be considered in determining what their child support obligation will be. The answer depends on the nature of the overtime work. Minnesota
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