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…
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!”…
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…
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…
So We’re Getting a Divorce: What Happens Now? Part One Let’s start with the basics here; first, getting a divorce in Minnesota is technically called a “Dissolution of Marriage”, or more commonly known simply as a “dissolution” . Most people do ask how long it takes to get divorced? That’s a tough question to answer…
Does The Age Of My Divorce Lawyer Matter? So, you ‘re calling around trying to find the right divorce lawyer. Do you go with the brand new lawyer who is dirt cheap? The Mid-Career lawyer? or the old seasoned veteran who everyone knows and is expensive? Well, it depends on your case (and the lawyer)…
Here he goes again… I have dealt with this topic before and said that unless you are in a very unique situation you need a divorce lawyer. Yes, yes, I know I am a divorce lawyer, so you may think this is a self-serving statement, but in order to explain why a good divorce lawyer…
Tired of Paying for the “Pleasure” of Divorcing? How to Recover Attorney Fees in Minnesota Divorce cases For a variety of reasons, most states in America follow what is called the American Rule regarding the payment of each party’s attorney fees in litigation: Which means each party must pay their own attorney fees. This is in…
Mediation and Divorce| In Minnesota the rules for family law require you to at least contemplate mediation prior to filing motions and going to court. The new rules now (Rule 303) requires that you certify your efforts to the court, that your lawyer and your spouses lawyer have conferred (either in person or by the…
