Most people asking about legal separation in Minnesota should probably just get divorced. I know that sounds blunt coming from a family law attorney, but it is the honest answer, and it will save you time, money, and a lot of confusion. That said, there are three specific situations where legal separation is the smarter…
In 26 years of practicing family law in Minnesota, this is one of the most common questions I hear, usually from a father who has called the office frustrated, burned out, or at a breaking point in his relationship with his child’s other parent. The question goes something like this: “Is there a form I…
When the Other Parent Won’t Follow the Court Order Picture this: it is your weekend with the kids. You arrive at the scheduled exchange location on time, and nobody shows up. Or the other parent arrives 45 minutes late, blaming you and ready to argue! Or you get a text saying the kids are “sick”…
Answer: No. But the reason fathers sometimes feel that way is worth understanding. If you are a father heading into a custody dispute in Blue Earth County, Olmsted County, or anywhere else in Minnesota, it is easy to feel like the system is already against you. The story is familiar: “Moms always get custody. Dads…
I’ve discussed farm divorces before in this blog, and while there are some unique issues during farm divorces, there are some general principles regarding the division of farmland that is pretty standard in how property is divided in a Minnesota divorce. The basic principle is that each spouse is entitled to ½ of the assets in the…