Farhan | January 20, 2017
Can I use Text Messages as Evidence in my Minnesota Family Law Case?
A common question that arises in a divorce, custody proceeding, or Order for Protection proceeding is “can I use text messages in my case?” The answer is not a simple
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Farhan | September 15, 2015
Can I Get An Order for Protection For a Child in Minnesota?
What do you need to prove to obtain an Order for Protection for a child in Minnesota? A parent or guardian can obtain an Order for Protection (OFP) in favor
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Clausen & Hassan | May 21, 2015
Common MN Family Law Acronyms Decoded: OFP & HRO
Professionals who work in family law have a tendency to overuse acronyms. They use them so frequently that sometimes they forget that people who do not work in family law
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Brian J. Clausen | February 23, 2015
What Should You Do If You Have An Order For Protection Against You And You Are Asking For Custody Or Parenting Time Rights?
In the event that you have an Order for Protection against you that protects either the petitioner (i.e. spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend) or your child(ren), the law in Minnesota requires
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Farhan | April 3, 2012
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
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Farhan | August 10, 2011
Harassment Restraining Orders in Minnesota
As stated in our previous blog post on Orders for Protection in Minnesota, this post addresses Harassment Retraining Orders, which is a similar legal tool to OFPs. In Minnesota, a
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Farhan | August 8, 2011
Order for Protection in Minnesota
In Minnesota, victims of domestic abuse can obtain an Order for Protection against a family or household member, or other certain individuals. An Order for Protection, commonly called an OFP,
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Farhan | November 4, 2010
Who Pays for a Child’s Extra-Curricular Activities After Divorce?
The Court does not have the authority to Order one party to pay for extra-curricular activities of the minor children. However, the parties can both agree to such an arrangement
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