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When One Spouse Hides Assets During a Minnesota Divorce
December 9th, 2010
A Minnesota divorce can be a trying time. If you and your spouse are getting divorced in St. Paul, you may be concerned about how your financial future will play out once proceedings are finalized. The desire to maintain the same lifestyle you upheld…
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Categories: Divorce
The Challenges of Parental Relocation Requests in Minnesota
December 9th, 2010
Life after a Minnesota divorce can be difficult in more ways than one. After you’ve gotten divorced, you may face an adjustment period to a newly single life, possible reduced income, and, in the case of kids, life as a single parent.
When it c…
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Categories: Custody & Parenting Time
How to Modify Your Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
December 9th, 2010
SPOUSAL SUPPORT ATTORNEY IN ST. PAUL, EAGAN MN
When you’re getting divorced in St. Paul, it may be quite common for a court-ordered spousal maintenance agreement to be included in your divorce settlement. This is also known as alimony, and basi…
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Tax Implications of Divorce
March 2nd, 2010
TWIN CITIES DIVORCE ATTORNEY
When filing for divorce, many people are aware of the common financial ramifications, including: property division, child and spousal support, and healthcare coverage changes. The impact of a divorce on the parties’ tax…
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What is a Partnership Agreement?
February 10th, 2010
ST. PAUL FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
A partnership agreement (also known as cohabitation agreement) is an agreement between two unmarried people who live together as partners. In Minnesota, a valid cohabitation agreement must be written and signed by both pa…
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Categories: Marriage/Civil Unions
High-Asset/High-Income Divorce
January 4th, 2010
SAINT PAUL DIVORCE ATTORNEY
Divorce often has long-term financial implications for both of the parties involved. The financial consequences of a high-asset divorce, however, may affect the parties’ financial futures for the rest of their lives. To…
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Consensual Special Magistrate and Confidential Divorces
January 2nd, 2010
If you have a desire to keep your divorce, and your financial disclosures, confidential, your attorney may recommend the use of a Consensual Special Magistrate (CSM). (This is a form of alternative dispute resolution. For more information on ADR, ple…
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Categories: Divorce
Neutral Professionals: Their Roles and Impact
November 23rd, 2009
A neutral professional is a third party called upon by either the parties involved or the court in an attempt to resolve a family law dispute as efficiently as possible without unnecessary, expensive court litigation. There are a variety of neutral p…
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Categories: Custody & Parenting Time
Prenuptials and Antenuptial Agreements in Minnesota
November 23rd, 2009
Under Minnesota law, “marital property” is any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, unless it:
“(a) is acquired as a gift, bequest, devise or inheritance made by a third party to one but not to the other spouse;(b) is acquire…
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Categories: Family Law
Identifying Assets and Valuations
November 11th, 2009
Except for child custody issues, the division of marital property is often the most adversarial and stressful aspect of a divorce. Determining who gets what can be complicated. The overall division typically depends on whether the property, or asset,…
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Categories: Divorce