Farhan | September 2, 2010 Filing an Appeal in Minnesota
Filing an Appeal in Minnesota is an extremely expensive and time-consuming endeavor. In summary, the Court of Appeals consists of a three (3) Judge panel which hears oral arguments by
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Farhan | September 2, 2010
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Farhan | September 1, 2010 Minnesota Divorce Trial
A Trial is an Evidentiary Hearing (hearing that involves witness testimony, exhibits, etc). Although most cases settle, it is at times, necessary and unavoidable to go to trial. The Petitioner
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Farhan | August 23, 2010 Default Judgment in Minnesota Divorce
A “Default Judgment” is granted when a party fails to appear at a proceeding or does not Answer the Petition in a timely manner. In such an event, a Default
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Farhan | Commencement of Divorce Proceeding
In Minnesota, divorce is started by having the other spouse served personally with a “Summons” and “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.” The spouse initiating the Divorce has to prepare and
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Farhan | What is a Collaborative Divorce?
In a Collaborative Divorce, the two parties and their respective attorneys sign a “Participation Agreement” whereby they agree not to go to Court and promise that they will work to
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Farhan | Understanding Arbitration in Minnesota Divorce
Arbitration is a process where a neutral third party decides an issue either because the Court Ordered Arbitration or because the parties agreed to use arbitration. Sometimes, the Court will
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Farhan | Answer and Counter-Petition
The “Answer and Counter-Petition” is the written response of a party who gets served with the Summons and Petition for Divorce. The Answer contains the factual background and the relief
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Farhan | Annulment of Marriage in Minnesota
An annulment is a process whereby the marriage is voided (deemed legally as if it never occurred). Therefore, if the Court issues an annulment, there is no need to obtain
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Farhan | Alternative Dispute Resolution in MN Divorce
Alternative Dispute Resolution is a term used for processes that are different than litigation. Mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law are all some examples of Alternative Dispute Resolution. In these processes,
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