Minnesota Family Legal Guides (15 found)

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Disparate treatment of fathers has been recognized in family court proceedings. All too often father's are viewed as inferior parents based on outdated social mores and inherent personal bias of those involved in family law proceedings. Legislation has been proposed to curb such abuses.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Our society has become increasingly mobile over the past several decades. As a result, parents often seek to relocate away from the other parent after custody has been determined. Such relocations can wreak havoc on family relationships.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Minnesota's custody laws are designed to make it far more difficult to modify custody once it hhas been determined. As a result, understanding the process and law when contesting child custody can be critical to the long term outcome of parenting issues and child support.
Posted in Child Custody 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Many people believe that the only way to resolve a divorce is to proceed to court where the parties fight it out in front of a Judge. What many do not realize is that is just one option out of many. The parties control the process and it is possible to resolve issues without great length or expense
Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Often parties to a divorce are confused regaring division of their assets. Not alll assets must be divided. Not all assets, even with tghe same value, are equal. Review this guide to dividing property in divorce.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
In a divorce, some assets may be considered non-marital and, as a result, are not divided in a divorce proceeding.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Often how a party reacts to the stressful environment of divorce can have a significant impact on divorce and custody proceedings. Review this guide to the Do's and Don'ts of divorce and custody proceedings.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Understanding the procedures for custody evaluations can help you prepare for what may come and assist you in seeking a favorable resolution to your custody issues.
Posted in Child Custody 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
It is a common misconception that a court in a divorce can relieve one party from the financial obligations incurred during the marriage. Although the Court may require one party to pay a joint debt, that ruling does not prevent a creditor from pursuing either party for an unpaid debt.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Answers to frequently asked questions about divorce.
Posted in Family 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
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 purrpose and impact may have a significant impact on yoru case.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Kathryn Marie Lammers
Third Parties, grandparents and other relatives often become the primary care-providers and role models for children in situations where the biological parents are missing or unfit due to negligence, drug use, alcoholism, abuse or financial inability to care for the child.
Posted in Family 13 days ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Cathy Ann Wagner
In Minnesota, both parents have a duty to support their children, and that responsibility depends on their respective incomes.
Posted in Child Support 27 days ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Cathy Ann Wagner
Child custody in Minnesota has two components: legal custody and physical custody.
Posted in Child Custody 27 days ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Minnesota consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota