Family Court Judges and Divorce Proceedings As much as you might have hoped for a relatively amicable, out-of-court resolution to your divorce, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Maybe your ex is being stubborn about the division of your property, or maybe there’s a child custody issue. So if you are headed to court, what…
The $33,000 Divorce Mistake – Default Judgement I received a call the other day from a woman who was calling on behalf of her boyfriend (very common!) who said that her boyfriend was divorced about 6 years ago after a marriage of 5 years. He didn’t hire a lawyer and was too busy to go…
The Parents Get A Divorce, the Kids Get…?? Effects of Divorce on Children | If you’re one of the approximately 10 percent of Minnesotans who have been divorced at some point, you know, from personal experience, what the effects of the divorce were as far as you’re concerned. What’s harder to know is how your kids fared….
YouTube So… is mediation required in Divorce cases? It’s not always the case, so much as it is the judge, something that I hinted at in the video above, and that’s probably for good reason, to be honest. All too often people want to rush into court with phrases like, “I’m going to sue you!”…
Custody Disputes…What To Do? Updated: Feb 2024 Navigating the tricky waters of custody agreements with your spouse? Well, let’s break it down and talk about what to do . In Minnesota, when we talk custody, there are two types we’re dealing with: legal and physical custody, each with its own nuances and definitions. Legal Custody…
What is ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) really? ADR, or Alternative Dispute Resolution, represents a different approach to resolving legal disputes outside the traditional courtroom setting. It’s not just a way to settle disagreements; it’s a way that you can save time, money & stress, often a more appealing option than the lengthy and costly process…
YouTube So… does abuse really matter when it comes to determining custody in the state of Minnesota? Yes, it does, however, the type of abuse also matters and I prompt that statement with the question: “What is it?” There have been a multitude of times when people will say that they are “mentally abused” or…
A Divorce Is Like Buying A Car (sort of) UPDATED: February, 2024 Let’s take a deep dive into the world of what a divorce costs, shall we? I like to tell stories, so let’s start with you. Imagine starting out on a trip to buy a car. How much will that car cost? That depends on a…
Question: Can I lock my spouse out of the house? Can you lock your spouse out of the house? If you purchased the property together the simple answer is no. The truth is that your spouse would have every right to kick down the door, as it is half their door, although this could be…
Introduction How did moving become so complicated the older we got? In our early 20s we moved by packing up a few bags and shoving any straggler items into the back of the car. In our early 30s we moved by filling up a UHaul, but at least it only took one trip. Now, well…it’s…
