Minnesota Lawyer

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

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, ...

Toward finding a solution to the inherent inequity in the current parenting expense adjustment formula.

The traditional settlement alternatives for a domestic abuse case aren’t very helpful.

Alternative dispute resolution models, marriage equality, and new child custody standards make these exciting years to practice family law.

Shifts in dissolution statutes are catching up with the last 40 years worth of social science.