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All in the Family: Child affidavits in custody proceedings?
On Feb. 19, 2019, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an unpublished custody modification decision in In re the Marriage of Rothen.
All in the Family: Case illustrates alimony-calculation challenges
The issue of spousal maintenance continues to challenge practitioners and judges alike.
All in the Family: Reversal in modification of spousal maintenance
The decision in Wells v. Wells, although unpublished, has some interesting twists.
All in the Family: Court of Appeals Scrutinizes Preclusion of Child’s Testimony
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion concerning the preclusion of a child’s testimony in a protective services proceeding
All in the Family: New child-focused parenting-time guide coming
The new guide offers developmental and parenting time considerations with each stage, along with suggestions on how a parent can best support a child during each phase of life.
All in the Family: Prenup plague in appellate courts
A few months ago, the Kremer decision brought renewed attention to the procedural and substantive fairness issues inherent in enforcing prenups.
All in the Family: Parental alienation recognized and defined
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has, for the first time in a reported decision, recognized, and (partially, but specifically) defined, parental alienation.
All in the Family: Reversals on financial issues in family law
On Feb. 19, 2019, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an unpublished custody modification decision in In re the Marriage of Rothen. Reversal was not terribly surprising. However, the fact that the affidavits from the parties’ children were received into evidence, and considered by the Fillmore County District Court, raises some eyebrows. Father and Mother ...
All in the Family: A call for reform in child endangerment cases
It’s time for us to look inside our family court system and question whether we’ve lost our way in protecting endangered kids. This is a call for reform.
All in the Family: Supreme Court tosses prenuptial agreement
Kremer v. Kremer is a “must-read” for all family law and estate planning practitioners.
All in the Family: Reversals relative to jurisdiction and fee awards
Two unpublished opinions involving a reversal of the District Court.
All in the Family: Injured worker’s alimony-reduction denial reversed
On March 12, 2018, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed denial of a request to modify spousal maintenance.
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