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Parenting Consultants Post-Divorce

All too often, disputes regarding custody and parenting time do not end with the final divorce degree or paternity order. When parenting disputes arise regarding legal custody decisions, parenting time issues or even modifications, there are options available to parties outside o...

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The Complete Divorce Process

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How to Prepare Your Finances in the Time of Divorce

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Divorce Depositions

Discovery is a process to acquire information in a divorce. One of the processes used is sworn testimony through a deposition. This is a critical tool for any divorce attorney. Understanding the purpose and impact may have a significant impact on your case.

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Is the Family Law System Fair to Fathers?

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White Collar Crime and Defense

White Collar Crime is broad in its definition. It does not exist as a criminal category in any statute books. Instead, it is a generic category used to describe crimes that are often committed by professionals in positions of authority or trust. White collar crime encompasses bu...

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What is Non-Marital Property?

In a divorce, some assets may be considered non-marital and, as a result, are not divided in a divorce proceeding. What is the marital estate? In a divorce, the parties divide up what is called the "Marital Estate." The marital estate includes any assets or debts that the parties...

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2012 Minnesota Proposed Legislation for Shared Parenting

Over the last few years, there has been a push in Minnesota seeking to significantly modify the child custody laws. The reformers argue that the present statutory system as applied has a discriminatory effect against fathers and that it fails to represent what is in the best inte...

False Allegations of Abuse

FIGHTING FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE October has been designated as "Domestic Violence" month. The goal of this declaration is to raise awareness about the high level of violence in families. However, it is also be a time to reflect on our laws, the inequities that they create and...

Virtual Custody and Visitation in a Computer Age

Virtual Visitation in the Computer Age In January 25, 2006, Wisconsin became the second state in the country to pass a law allowing Judges in family court cases to allow virtual (computer) visitation. Although Minnesota has no similar law, even in States where statutory enactment...