It is no secret that we have weathered some trying economic times in the last few years. Many people who thought that their jobs were...

Occasionally, one or both parents wish to change the name of their minor child. To do so, there are numerous requirements that must be...

Antenuptial agreements (also called prenuptial agreements) are contracts and are typically used to protect assets that an individual...

Most divorcing couples attempt mediation at some point in the divorce process. This involves meeting with a trained neutral to try to...

In a divorce the court decides which spouse pays the various debts incurred during the marriage. Debt is money that one or both of you...

When parents decide to divorce, one of the toughest and most-dreaded things they need to do is tell their children. While this is never...

For divorcing parents, issues of custody and parenting time are often of utmost importance. Sadly, parents sometimes undermine their own...

When parents divorce, one of the major issues that needs to be resolved is that of “legal custody.” Legal custody refers to the right to...

Very few divorce cases go to trial because most cases are settled earlier. If your case does go to trial, the general process is laid...

It's getting near the end of the year, which means that it will soon by time to start thinking about taxes. If you are getting divorced,...

It is no secret that holidays can be stressful. Divorce simply adds to the anxiety. There are, however, a few tips to help make the...

As part of your case, you may be asked to provide evidence and information to the other party and request evidence and information from...

In divorces, certain issues may need to be addressed early in the case, prior to a final resolution. In such instances, a party can...

New York recently enacted a law changing the way pets are treated in divorces. Instead of treating pets the same as a table or bed, the...

When you hire an attorney to assist with a divorce or other family law matter in Minnesota, you will likely be asked to sign a Retainer...

Minnesota law creates a presumption that each parent will have at least 25% parenting time with their children. If it orders parenting...

When a divorce includes children, the Judgment and Decree typically includes an order for custody and parenting time. Sometimes,...

Individuals, including spouses, are generally liable for their own debts and not the obligations of others. If you are married, however,...

Parenting time, sometimes called “visitation,” is the time that each parent spends with a child. Custody labels, such as “sole” or...

Child support is money that is ordered to be paid to one parent by another for the benefit of their child or children. Sometimes people...