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The Name Game: Changing Your Name Post-Divorce in Minnesota

During a divorce, many women (and sometimes men) are faced with the question of whether or not to change their last name back to their maiden name once the marriage

The Importance of a Social Security Statement in a Spousal Maintenance Case

In many spousal maintenance cases, especially in cases where the parties are at or nearing retirement age, it is critical that the attorney receives a copy of both parties’ Social

Where Does Your Family Pet Fit Under Minnesota Family Law?

A pet is considered a member of the family to many people. Although Minnesota family law is not completely silent when it comes to a beloved pet, the Court will

The Importance of a Credit Report in a Minnesota Divorce

One of the standard things I like to ask clients for during the initial information gathering stage of a divorce case is a copy of his or her credit report.

The Role of a Custody Evaluation in the Settlement Process

Custody Evaluations can help build peace in your case, depending on the specific circumstances. A Custody Evaluation involves a neutral evaluator performing an evaluation of your family. The neutral will

Subsequent Orders for Protection and Extensions in Minnesota

On our blog, we have previously covered Orders for Protection and the standard the petitioner has to meet in order to succeed on a Petition for an Order for Protection.

Is My Student Loan Debt Considered Marital or Non-Marital?

In Minnesota, property is divided during a divorce based on the concept of marital and non-marital property. Additionally, Minnesota courts will consider both assets of the parties and debts of

How is Child Support Calculated in Minnesota?

When calculating child support in Minnesota, the court will always start by applying the Minnesota Child Support Guidelines to the parties’ circumstances. The Child Support Guidelines are a method of

Income and Child Support in Minnesota: What You Need to Know

In Minnesota, child support is calculated using the Minnesota Child Support Guidelines Calculator, which can be easily accessed online here. Two of the factors that are considered by the calculator