All in the Family

Mar 13, 2018

All in the Family: Life insurance as security for child support

On Feb. 5, 2018, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a lengthy, yet unpublished, opinion concerning an obligor’s responsibility to maintain life insurance as security for child support payments — and the consequence to his heirs if he or she fails to do so.

Feb 9, 2018

All in the Family: Court clarifies a 33-year-old misunderstanding

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Thompson v. Schrimsher

Jan 4, 2018

All in the Family: New year brings new laws affecting practices

Aside from number crunching, some interesting issues have cropped up outside of Minnesota.

Dec 7, 2017

All in the Family: A lull in family law before the holidays

With no new reported decisions to chew on, the Browns summarized a few unpublished court of appeals opinions involving reversals.

Nov 13, 2017

All in the Family: Court of appeals focuses on temporary relief

OFP: No custody findings necessary

Oct 9, 2017

All in the Family: Disability benefits, immigrant status steal spotlight

Two published reversals stand out.

Jun 13, 2017

All in the Family: Appeals court reverses 2 OFP orders in a week

The month of May wasn’t a good one for petitioners in domestic abuse proceedings.

Mar 13, 2017

All in the Family: Hansen provides clear guidance on nuance issues

On Feb. 5, 2018, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a lengthy, yet unpublished, opinion concerning an obligor’s responsibility to maintain life insurance as security for child support payments — and the consequence to his heirs if he or she fails to do so. In Hall v. Reynolds, Mother married Father in 1994. The marriage ...