UPDATE: May 2025 Ex’s With Benefits: Navigating the complexities of divorce and Social Security can be challenging, but understanding how they interact might offer unexpected advantages. Collecting Social Security benefits after a Minnesota divorce When you’re going through a divorce, the last thing you want to think about is Social Security. But if you’re over the age…
When Do I Call A Divorce Lawyer? Update: May 19, 2025 This is one of the most difficult and emotionally loaded questions I get asked—and it’s one I never answer lightly. Believe it or not, I don’t want people to get divorced. Yes, I’m a divorce attorney. Yes, this is my profession, and yes, I…
Navigating Holiday Custody: A Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping the Peace Child custody cases usually stretch out longer than anyone expects, especially over the holidays. Even when everyone’s trying to play nice, these things can balloon into something out of “War and Peace.” And it’s not just the court stuff that drags on. After the judge…
UPDATE: May 2025 A default divorce in Minnesota is a kind of divorce in which one of the spouses does not respond or participate in the legal proceedings. A default divorce happens if the party being served with divorce papers does not respond (or “answer”) within the required time frame (you have 30 days to…
UPDATED: May 2025. In the event of a parenting exchange no-show, it is crucial to remain calm and consider alternative arrangements. Picture this scenario: It’s time for a parenting exchange, as per the Divorce Decree & Order, your ex is supposed to pick up the kids at exactly 6:00 PM. You’re punctual. You make a…
By: Jason Kohlmeyer UPDATED: Feb. 2026 Key Takeaways Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state, meaning adultery does not affect the ability to file for divorce. While adultery doesn’t impact the divorce process, it can influence child custody and financial decisions. Cases in Minnesota have evolved from strict blame-based systems to a fairer, no-fault approach. Adultery…
What is a parenting plan? Parenting Plans are unlike in a traditional Minnesota divorce involving children, the court decides custody and visitation. The court outlines these decisions in an official order, often called a custody and parenting time order. But Minnesota law offers an alternative. Instead of having a judge decide, parents can create their…
There’s no shortage of bad ideas in family law, and agreeing to a handshake child support deal without court approval is high on that list. And thanks to the recent Minnesota Supreme Court case Lee v. Kalis, we’ve got a textbook example of how those seemingly simple “understandings” can snowball into a legal and financial…
Navigating a Divorce in Minnesota: The North Star State’s Legal Maze When it comes to divorce, every state has its own quirks, and Minnesota is no exception. The land of 10,000 lakes isn’t just about ice fishing, hot dish, and Paul Bunyan—it’s also got its own legal twists and turns when it comes to ending…
If you’re a parent navigating the ups and downs of co-parenting after a divorce or separation, chances are you’ve encountered some challenges along the way. And that’s totally normal! Parenting, especially when you’re not on the same page as your co-parent (or as you now call them your “ex”), can feel like trying to juggle…
