Clausen & Hassan  |  March 15, 2018

My Spouse Is Not Represented By An Attorney, But I Am. What Does This Mean For My Divorce?

Many individuals and couples in the State of Minnesota represent themselves during a divorce proceeding. Sometimes the represented party thinks that this gives him/her an advantage; however, that may not
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Farhan  |  May 19, 2017

Can I Change Attorneys in the Middle of My Case?

Sometimes, the attorney/client relationship just doesn’t work and there’s a variety of reasons that can cause it to break down. That leads some people looking for new legal representation at
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Brian J. Clausen  |  May 18, 2015

How do I Find a Good Divorce Attorney in Minnesota?

What to look for in an attorney Through a divorce, virtually every part of your future will be either determined through agreement of the parties or by a judicial officer.
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Brian J. Clausen  |  March 16, 2015

Can I Request That My Spouse/Co-Parent Contribute Towards My Attorney’s Fees and Costs?

The Statute that directs whether the other party would contribute towards the attorney’s fees and costs of the other party in a family Court matter is Minn. Stat. § 518.14
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Farhan  |  April 23, 2012

3 questions for a divorce attorney about their qualifications

During an initial consultation with a Minnesota divorce attorney, he or she will explain the process for getting a divorce and what issues might come up in your case. In meeting
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Farhan  |  April 9, 2012

What does a retainer do when I hire a divorce lawyer?

After selecting a lawyer to hire for a divorce case, lawyers typically require that the soon-to-be-client to pay a retainer that covers how much the client will be charged. A
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Farhan  |  April 27, 2011

Three questions to ask a divorce attorney before hiring

Before hiring a divorce attorney in Minnesota, one of the most important things you can do as a future client is to ask questions that will help you know that
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Farhan  |  November 4, 2010

Minnesota Divorce Attorney Fees

In a Divorce proceeding, the Court has the authority to award attorney’s fees in two different cases. First, if one party establishes that he/she has a need for attorney fees
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Farhan  |  September 3, 2010

Hiring a Divorce Attorney

If you are searching for a Minnesota Divorce Attorney, it is always helpful to interview at least two or three lawyers before choosing one.  If a lawyer is licensed to practice in
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