Clausen & Hassan | September 17, 2015
Determining Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
How does a court determine spousal maintenance in Minnesota?Spousal maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony) is a highly contentious area of family law, as well as one of the most
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Clausen & Hassan | September 3, 2015
Social Media and Electronic Communication During Divorce in Minnesota: Dos and Don’ts
We rely on social media more than ever, but it poses a real risk during divorce. Social media and other electronic communications have become a daily part of our existence.
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Clausen & Hassan | July 27, 2015
Changes in Family Law: Interference with Parenting Time
Has an ex-spouse interfered with your parenting time schedule? Divorcing parents often spend a great deal of time, and money, to get a parenting time schedule that promotes their child’s
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Brian J. Clausen | April 6, 2015
In What County Should I Initiate My Family Court Proceeding?
In a divorce case, whether contested or uncontested, it can be brought in the county whichh either party lives—meaning that a party can file for divorce in either of the
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Farhan | April 2, 2015
What Is A Vocational Evaluation In Minnesota?
If your divorce case involves spousal maintenance, chances are that either you or your spouse may have to participate in a vocational evaluation. Simply put, a vocational evaluation incorporates the
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Farhan | March 25, 2015
Proceeding With A Default Divorce In Minnesota
In Minnesota, a divorce can be granted as a default matter (meaning nothing is disputed and the divorce is granted based on the request of one party) in several different
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Farhan | March 24, 2015
I Am Going Through A Divorce In Minnesota, Should I Stop Contributing To My 401K Plan Or Retirement Account?
This may not be the ideal answer, but it is a true one: it depends. In general, however, you should continue to contribute the same amount and the same percentage
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Farhan | September 7, 2012
I want to change my child’s name during a divorce – is this possible?
In a divorce proceeding, it is common for a spouse to request a name change after the divorce is finalized, such as to change back to a maiden name. It
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Farhan | August 5, 2012
Summary of the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction
The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction gives child custody Orders a legal reach into other countries. While it is more often than not that parents of minor children, even when legally
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