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Requirements of a Divorce

Minnesota is a “no fault” State. Simply put, this means that a spouse does not have to prove that the other spouse is “at fault” or has acted inappropriately to

Pretrial

A Pretrial is a Court Hearing that is typically used as an opportunity to settle the case (sometimes, with the Judge’s assistance) on a permanent basis. If the parties cannot

What is a Petition for Divorce?

The “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage” is a legal document that contains the facts of the marriage (e.g. minor children, marital property, non-marital property, debt owed, etc) from the initiating

Mediation for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation is an Alternative Dispute Resolution method. A mediator is a neutral third party who may or may not be an attorney whose only job is to facilitate an agreement

What is a Legal Separation?

A Legal Separation is a separate legal proceeding; it is not part of the Divorce proceeding. If the parties obtain a legal separation, the Court issues a Decree which states

Financial Early Neutral Evaluation

Financial early neutral evaluation is a process whereby the Court will either appoint or the parties will agree to use a neutral third party who analyzes the financial issues and

Why File Divorce Paperwork with the Minnesota Court

Filing the paperwork with the Court is a strategic decision. One of the advantages of filing Divorce paperwork with the Court is that the Court gets involved in the proceeding

Meaning of Divorce in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the term “Divorce” is often used interchangeably with “Dissolution of Marriage.” Both terms mean a legal process that severs the marriage relationship between a married couple. When a

Discovery

“Discovery” is a legal term that refers to a method by which both parties exchange information. There are two ways of collecting and requesting information. Formal Discovery The first method