In-Kind Payments and Child Support in Minnesota: What Counts as Income? When Minnesota courts calculate child support, they look at more than your paycheck. Gross income is defined broadly, and one part of the statute that often surprises people is the inclusion of employee benefits in kind. That phrase means certain perks from your employer,…
Does Child Support Mean Paying for Extracurricular Activities in Minnesota? UPDATED SEPT 2025 Few topics in family law stir up more debate than child support. If you’ve ever sat at a kitchen table with your Ex trying to hash out kids expenses, you know how quickly the conversation can turn tense. On one side, the…
Update: August 2025 You can’t afford hire a your divorce lawyer..now what? With the economy slowing down, it’s fairly common that I get several calls during the week from people seeking a divorce, but they say they can’t afford to hire a divorce and just want a few tips. I have to say I always…
Deciding The Best Interest Of Kids In Custody Cases UPDATED: Sept 2025 As a divorce lawyer, I’m constantly surprised by how infrequently clients ask about this fundamental question: how does a judge ACTUALLY decide custody in Minnesota cases? Perhaps it’s the whirlwind of emotions and logistics during a divorce that leaves basic questions unasked. Or,…
What To Do When The Judge “hates” You? Picture this: You go to court, ready for a King Solomon type Judge who will listen, stay calm, not make goading or what could be considered offensive comments, and finally deliberate and come up with a very thoughtful decision that helps settle this. But what you get…
What To Do With The Mortgage In The Divorce? (Updated: June 2025!)Jump to the FAQ Section of Divorces and Mortgages! Mortgage and Divorce: People getting divorced often have a mortgage on their house, and if you don’t address this properly BEFORE the finally divorce this can cause some problems after the divorce. The good news…
Minnesota and international child support enforcement orders As I write this, it’s a somewhat nice Spring day here in Minnesota, the Twins are not doing that bad, tied for 2nd in the American League Central at 30-25, and Ty France is looking pretty, pretty good this season! So that’s the intro as look at a…
Change in Income and Child Support in Minnesota: What You Need to Know UPDATED: May 2025 In family law, few things stir as much frustration as child support disputes—especially when your income or your ex’s changes significantly. Whether you’re paying support or receiving it, understanding how a change in income impacts child support in Minnesota…
Navigating the custody evaluation process can feel like stepping into uncharted territory, especially for parents facing divorce in Minnesota. As an experienced family law attorney (some might say old!), I’ve guided countless clients through this challenging time, helping them understand what to expect and how to prepare effectively. In Minnesota, custody evaluations are an essential tool used…
Updated: May 2025 Understanding property division is crucial when navigating family law matters. How To Divide Marital Property if Your getting Divorce in Minnesota Dividing property in a Minnesota divorce might feel a bit like you need a label maker to divide your property. Some things are clearly yours, some clearly theirs, and others… well,…
