A Difficult Balancing Act: Co-Parenting After Divorce (Part 1)
Parenting children can be difficult; co-parenting can be even more so. After a divorce, parenting with your ex-spouse can cause anxiety,...
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corwinkruse
- Jun 4, 2019
- 2 min
(Semi) DIY Divorce: Limited Scope Representation (part 2)
In my last post, I introduced the concept of limited-scope representation: the practice of using an attorney to perform certain legal...
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corwinkruse
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
(Semi) DIY Divorce: Limited Scope Representation (part 1)
It is no secret that legal representation can be expensive. Inability to afford legal fees often leads people to attempt to represent...
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corwinkruse
- May 23, 2019
- 2 min
Paying Your Share: Child Support in Minnesota
When children are involved in a divorce, the court will normally order one of the parties to pay child support to the other. Child...
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corwinkruse
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
Dividing Debt During Divorce
During a marriage, most couples typically have at least some level of joint debt. This may be a home mortgage, a car loan, or a joint...
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corwinkruse
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
A House Divided: Allocating Home Equity in Divorce
For many divorcing couples, one of the most valuable assets they have is the equity in their home. Regardless of whether the home is to...
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corwinkruse
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
Mine! Non-Marital Property in Divorce
Under Minnesota law, all property acquired during a marriage is presumptively marital. To overcome this presumption, the party claiming...
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corwinkruse
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Connecting the Dots: The Basic Process of Divorce in Minnesota
For better or worse, getting a divorce is much more difficult and time-consuming than getting married. Although it is possible to...
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corwinkruse
- Apr 19, 2019
- 1 min
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: Annulment in Minnesota
So…you don’t remember much of the weekend, but apparently you’re now married? Don’t worry; you may be able to get the marriage annulled....
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corwinkruse
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
Going All The Way? Legal Separation versus Divorce
Clients often ask about the difference between legal separation and divorce, and whether the former is a good alternative to the latter....
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corwinkruse
- Mar 21, 2019
- 3 min
Who's Your Daddy? Establishing Paternity in Minnesota
[NOTE: This post addresses children born to “opposite” sex partners. Children born to same sex partners will be addressed another time]...
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corwinkruse
- Mar 5, 2019
- 1 min
Making It Stop: Seeking an Order for Protection
Minnesota Law allows a court to issue an Order For Protection (“OFP”) when an act of domestic abuse is committed by one family or...
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corwinkruse
- Feb 25, 2019
- 2 min
Escaping the Web: Innocent Spouse Relief From Tax Liability
As we approach tax season, many people have already begun working on their returns. Married couples often file joint returns, as doing so...
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corwinkruse
- Feb 22, 2019
- 2 min
Leavin' On A Jet Plane...
Whether for work, to be near family, or just to get away from all the snow, people occasionally consider leaving Minnesota for another...
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corwinkruse
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
In The Beginning: Early Neutral Evaluation in Divorces.
After a divorce is filed in Minnesota, the Court will hold an Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC). This is an informal meeting with...
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corwinkruse
- Feb 11, 2019
- 2 min
The New Reality: Helping Children Navigate Divorce.
Divorce can be tough for everyone involved, especially children. There are, however, steps you can take to help your kids better adjust...
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corwinkruse
- Feb 4, 2019
- 1 min
Rights of First Refusal
With rare exception, when parents get divorced, the children split their time between two homes. The division of parenting time may be...
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corwinkruse
- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
Everything Old Is New Again
An interesting article regarding the trend of rising numbers of divorces involving people over age 50. https://www.kiplinger.com/article...
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corwinkruse
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
"Messy" divorces needn't be.
No one says divorce is fun, but some are definitely worse than others. Sometimes things are beyond your control, but often you can take...
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corwinkruse
- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Who gets custody of our pet?
Despite the fact that they are often valued parts of our families, in Minnesota, pets are legally considered property, and who gets...
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