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
Read More
Clausen & Hassan | July 3, 2015
Should I Move Out Of The Marital Homestead During A Divorce?
Contested Divorce? Make Sure You Think Before You Move Out Oftentimes, a party involved in a divorce wonders whether or not they should move out of the marital home. As
Read More
Farhan | May 27, 2015
Assets Owned Before Marriage – Fair Game in Divorce?
"I bought my home a few years prior to marriage. We are divorcing in Minnesota after eight years, and only my name is on the title. Does that effect the
Read More
Farhan | May 20, 2015
Dissipating Assets In A Divorce In Minnesota
What can happen in a divorce proceeding when you have a spouse who makes bad decisions about managing funds, or worse, is actively hiding or disposing of assets? Is it
Read More
Brian J. Clausen | April 13, 2015
How does the Court Award Marital Property in the State of Minnesota?
Many people may think that Courts award marital property to parties 50/50 in the State of Minnesota; however, that is not necessarily true. Although many attorneys and Courts may start
Read More
Farhan | April 19, 2012
What steps can I take to financially prepare for my divorce?
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
Read More
Farhan | February 6, 2012
Who is Entitled to the Engagement Ring?
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 &
Read More
Farhan | February 2, 2012
Determining Income of the Self-Employed Spouse
Defining the net income of a self-employed spouse is not a simple task. Often, a divorcing party does not report his/her full income when self-employed. Likewise, income tax returns are
Read More
Farhan | June 5, 2011
Marital Property
Under Minnesota divorce law, any asset acquired after marriage by either party is considered marital property. The Court has the authority to divide this marital property “fairly and equitably." In
Read More
