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Can I Modify My Minnesota Spousal Maintenance?
May 26th, 2015
Spousal maintenance is awarded in some Minnesota divorces to provide for the support of a party who is not in a position to support him or herself. Depending on the circumstances, spousal maintenance may be for a relatively short duration to allow th…
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Categories: Spousal Support
Tags: alimony
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How Divorce Affects You at Tax Time
April 24th, 2015
Going through a Minnesota divorce is stressful, no matter how amicably you and your soon-to-be-ex are handling the process. Most people just want the divorce to be over so they can move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, agreeing to the terms o…
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Tags: taxes
"Bankruptcy-Proofing" Your Minnesota Divorce
March 25th, 2015
Financial problems and divorce often go together. When debt and other money problems contribute to a divorce, it’s important for people to know how to protect themselves in the event that an ex-spouse files for bankruptcy protection. The two mo…
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Categories: Divorce
Tags: bankruptcy
Moving Outside Minnesota: What Divorced Parents Need to Know
February 25th, 2015
The formal end of a marriage causes many Minnesota parents to consider expanding their horizons, sometimes by moving out of state for a new job, to be closer to extended family, or for a new relationship. Of course, Minnesota law can’t prohibit…
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Categories: Child Custody
Minnesota Spousal Maintenance: What You Should Know
January 26th, 2015
Spousal maintenance, often referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be an important component of a Minnesota divorce. Whether spousal maintenance is awarded, how much is awarded, and for how long, depends on a variety of factors. Support is…
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Tags: alimony
Minnesota Child Support Guidelines: The Basics
December 19th, 2014
Child support is an issue of great concern to separating or divorcing Minnesota parents, whether they expect to pay or receive it. It is helpful to understand the basics of Minnesota child support: how it’s calculated, what the calculations…
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Categories: Child Support
Tags: child support guidelines
Beyond Lawyers: Other Professionals and Their Role in Divorce
November 25th, 2014
For individuals contemplating divorce in Minnesota, the choice of a divorce lawyer is an important one. One important factor in choosing a divorce attorney that many people don’t consider is the attorney’s ability to involve other skilled…
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Categories: Divorce
Moving Out: How Leaving Now Impacts Your Minnesota Divorce
October 28th, 2014
It’s a scene depicted in many movies and TV shows: one spouse is shown angrily throwing clothes into a suitcase, with the obvious intent of leaving the marital home and not coming back. It makes for good drama, but may not be a wise move in rea…
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Categories: Divorce
What Does a Minnesota Parenting Consultant Do?
September 25th, 2014
Minnesota makes the services of both Parenting Consultant and Parenting Time Expeditors (PTE) available to families going through a divorce or child custody dispute. It can be easy to confuse these two similar terms. This article discusses the role,…
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Categories: Child Custody
What Does A Minnesota Parenting Time Expeditor Do?
August 26th, 2014
Despite the best efforts of Minnesota courts to create parenting time orders that are comprehensive and clear, parenting time disputes inevitably arise. Sometimes, the dispute is relatively minor, and addressing it by going to court seems excessive.…
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Categories: Child Custody
Tags: parenting time
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