2010
Adultery in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases
My article posting today addresses the issue of adultery, and the ways it is and is not relevant to divorce and child custody cases. It is a must-read before daring to raise or respond to an adultery issue. The article is available here on my website: “Adultery in Minnesota Divorce.”
Marriage Annulments in Minnesota
Nov 20 2010 Filed in: Divorce
Today’s posting announces my publication of an article on the topic of legal annulments of marriage in Minnesota. Although uncommon, the question does arise from time to time, with enough frequency that I wanted to address it in a formal article, which is available here on my website: “Marriage Annulments in Minnesota.”
Modification of Physical Custody in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
The question of modification of physical custody arises with some frequency, and is the subject of an article which I am posting today on my website here: “Modification of Physical Custody in Minnesota.” The article addresses the grounds for modification of custody -- both the legal standards and the practical considerations for bringing a motion to modify.
Temporary Custody in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
The importance of temporary custody in divorce and child custody cases cannot be understated. For that reason I have authored an article on the subject, available here: “Temporary Custody in Minnesota.” This article explains why temporary custody is important, and how to best go about making one’s case for temporary custody.
Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection Relating to Minnesota Divorce & Child Custody Cases
Domestic Abuse Order-for-Protection cases frequently go hand-in-hand with a marriage dissolution case, about half of the time legitimately. Today’s blog entry announces publication of a detailed article I have written on the subject, available here: “Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection in Minnesota Divorce and Child Custody Cases.” This article explains the legal grounds for an OFP, but focuses mainly on the intersection between Minnesota divorce and child custody cases, and domestic abuse cases, discussing how the OFP impacts one’s divorce and custody case, and providing tactical considerations for persons involved in such cases.
Financial Early Neutral Evaluations in Minnesota Divorce Cases
The Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (or FENE), is explained in an article I published today on my web site: “Financial Early Neutral Evaluations in Minnesota Divorce.” This article explains in a nutshell what the FENE is, and how to best choose your evaluator.
Social Early Neutral Evaluations in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
The Social Early Neutral Evaluation, or “SENE”, has become a routine part of the settlement of contested custody cases in counties which have adopted the program, as have Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Most contested custody and parenting time cases will be settled through this program. For that reason, I’ve published an article on the subject here: “Social Early Neutral Evaluations in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases.” Besides describing how the program works, important tactical considerations are discussed.
Grandparent Visitation in Minnesota
May 14 2010 Filed in: Custody | Parenting time
Contrary to what is often assumed, there are many situations where grandparents can obtain court-ordered visitation rights on a regular, recurring schedule. In an article on my website I address the circumstances under which this may be awarded: “Grandparent Visitation in Minnesota.”
Harassment Restraining Orders in Minnesota
Apr 13 2010 Filed in: Domestic Abuse | Divorce
In cases where your spouse or ex-spouse -- or anyone else for that matter -- is harassing you with repeated phone calls, emails, or other harassing conduct, and you want a court order for no-contact, but don’t qualify for an Order for Protection, the Harassment Restraining Order is for you. I’ve written an article on this subject and posted it here: “Harassment Restraining Orders in Minnesota.”
Legal Separation in Minnesota
Mar 12 2010 Filed in: Divorce
Today’s article covers the topic of legal separation -- what it is and when it makes sense to do one. Read the full article I authored and posted here: “Legal Separation in Minnesota.”
Mediation in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases
I’m often asked whether it is better to mediate or to litigate. I answer this question in detail in an article posted here on my website: “Mediation in Minnesota Divorce and Child Custody Cases.”
Out of State Moves in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
In the old days, the parent having sole physical custody could move the children to another state for almost any reason. Then around 2007, the legislature changed the law and passed a statute governing out of state moves, which makes it much more difficult, regardless of which parent has custody. The grounds for out of state moves are discussed at length in an article I wrote on the subject and posted here: “Moving Children Out of State in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases.”