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Divorce decree or wedding records – how to get copies

A copy of a Minnesota Divorce Decree, which records a Dissolution of Marriage, can be obtained from the county which granted the divorce. A copy of the certificate of marriage record

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

Understanding division of property during a divorce in Minnesota

In a Divorce proceeding, the Court has the power to “justly and equitably” award property. Therefore, it is extremely important to note that the Court does not automatically apportion property

Non-Custodial Parent and Child Care Expenses

A parent who does not have custody of a child can not claim work-related or education-related child expenses. The argument that a non-custodial parent should be allowed to claim work-related or education-related

Facts about retirement accounts during a Minnesota divorce

If a spouse earns retirement benefits during marriage, the other spouse has a marital interest in such assets. As a Minneapolis Divorce Lawyer, I’ve seen many misconceptions to believe that

Divorce Decree enforcement

The best way to prevent problems with enforcement of a Divorce Decree is to make sure that a proactive approach is taken when the Divorce Decree is being negotiated and,

Stipulated Divorce Decree

When a Divorce Decree is issued by the Court, it is called "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment & Judgment and Decree." This is the official Divorce

Filing Taxes during Divorce

Sometimes, spouses have to make a decision on filing tax returns during a divorce proceeding. The best approach is to seek the advice of your attorney so that the attorney

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