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 | March 18, 2015 Interference With Parenting Time In Minnesota
Normally it is fairly easy to set boundaries when a child is spending time in the home of the “on duty” parent during her/his parenting time (in other words: you stay on
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Farhan | February 11, 2015 Can I File for Divorce while Living with my Spouse In Minnesota?
Minnesota law does not require spouses to live separately in order for a divorce to start. Knowing that divorce is a process that can take several months, or longer, means
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Farhan | February 10, 2015 Parenting Time Guidelines In Minnesota
First, there are no parenting time guidelines in Minnesota. The custody and parenting time criteria is set forth in Minnesota Statute 518.17, which incorporates the following Best Interest Factors: the
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Farhan | February 4, 2015 Can I Get Custody Of Someone Else’s Child In Minnesota?
A person who has been a child’s primary caretaker for any length of time, without consistent participation by the child’s parent, can pursue custody of that child. However there are
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Farhan | February 3, 2015 I Have A Post-Decree Case; What Do I Need To Provide To The Lawyer?
If you have already been divorced, you already have a divorce Decree that has been signed by a Judge. That constitutes law in your case. Either you were divorced through
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Farhan | January 28, 2015 Can My Spouse Adopt My Child, Even Though The Other Parent Refuses To Consent?
Normally a step-parent can adopt the minor child(ren) of a spouse, as default matter (meaning, nothing is disputed or contested) provided the other parent (the ‘non-custodial parent’) consents in writing
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Farhan | January 27, 2015 Ten Common Courtroom Mistakes
Some people have never been in a Courtroom before. If you do have to attend a hearing, especially if it involves your family law matter, here are some things to
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