Over the last several months, we’ve written about two issues up for debate in the Minnesota Legislature: (1) spousal maintenance modification in the wake of ...
Read More »All in the Family: Ruling reiterates broad spectrum of principles
In considering whether to appeal a trial court order, we naturally begin by considering the odds of success. Statistically, most don’t succeed. How about reversal ...
Read More »All in the Family: Cohabitation bill gaining traction at Legislature
On March 15, 2016, a bill was introduced in the Minnesota Legislature concerning a proposed amendment to Minn. Stat. sec. 518A.39, Subd. 3. In current ...
Read More »All in the Family: A field guide to retirement division in divorce
Family law attorneys have to know a little something about a lot of things. From taxation and real estate, to social science and business valuation, ...
Read More »All in the Family: Confusion on parenting time modification
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently issued two opinions, 28 days apart, concerning the standard applicable to a parent’s request to modify parenting time. A close reading, however, reveals an inconsistent view concerning whether the “endangerment” or “best interest” standard applies.
Read More »All in the Family: One size does not fit all fathers under Parentage Act
Fewer couples in Minnesota are getting married than at any other point in modern history. More couples are choosing to live together, outside of wedlock, ...
Read More »All in the Family: Child support rules don’t always add up to fairness
Toward finding a solution to the inherent inequity in the current parenting expense adjustment formula.
Read More »All in the Family: An alternative settlement model in domestic abuse cases
The traditional settlement alternatives for a domestic abuse case aren’t very helpful.
Read More »All in the Family: New application framework for custody, parenting time
Alternative dispute resolution models, marriage equality, and new child custody standards make these exciting years to practice family law.
Read More »All In The Family: Dayton signs best-interest factors into law
Shifts in dissolution statutes are catching up with the last 40 years worth of social science.
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