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A very serious question — as the divorce process can take a significant financial toll on you and your spouse. Unless you are representing yourself, you and your spouse will likely be paying an attorney for representation. I am often asked the… Read More

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a short-term, confidential evaluative process designed to facilitate prompt dispute resolution in Hennepin County Family Court custody and parenting time (visitation) matters. The program, as offered through the Henn… Read More

If there is a dispute in Minnesota over custody and parenting time, the court will likely order the parties to undergo some sort of “evaluation.” “Evaluation” is a fluid term, and can mean a variety of things. To understand th… Read More

If you and your spouse agree to the terms of your divorce, the divorce process can be simple and quick. Here are some points to consider if your divorce proceeding is uncontested: Time frame can be significantly shortened. An uncontested divorce can… Read More

In custody and parenting time disputes, the court may appoint a Minnesota Guardian Ad Litem to your case. The guardian, also known as a “GAL,” acts on behalf of the children. Generally, Guardians Ad Litem are appointed when there are alle… Read More

My ex-girlfriend will not allow me to see my son. What can I do? This is a common question, and I am often giving the answer of: Nothing, until you go to court. The grim reality is this: Fathers who have children that were born out of wedlock are at… Read More

The state of Minnesota does acknowledge the grandparent’s rights in certain circumstances. For example, during or after a divorce proceeding, a grandparent may petition the Court for visitation rights to their grandchildren. These are limited c… Read More

What is it? Formerly known as “alimony”, Minnesota spousal maintenance is defined as: “an award made in a dissolution or legal separation proceeding of payments from the future income or earnings of one spouse for the support and ma… Read More