False statement on domestic violence. What can I do. Police and attorneys will not hear my side or return my phone calls

A signed affidavit from you telling the truth would be very helpful for your fiancé's defense, but may also expose you to potential charges of...

It depends on what your custody and parenting time order says. If there are no communication provisions in your custody and parenting time order,...

How would I go about changing my child's last name to mine?

It is very difficult to change a child's last name without the other parent's consent. Here is an article I have published on this topic which...

Do I have to make my children see their dad if they don't want to see him?

Yes, if there is a court order establishing parenting time, you must follow it unless and until it is modified, even if the children don't want to...

On July 24th, 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' decision that domestic abuse no-contact orders issued pursuant to...

How do I protect myself financially from foreclosure on a home granted to my Ex in the divorce?

More details must be known to formulate a strategy that works for you. Perhaps you could renegotiate that portion of the property settlement with...

Filed a joint petition for Divorce with a minor child. We have since reconciled and want to know how to stop the divorce.

Congratulations! A joint letter might work, even un-notarized. Ideally you would prepare a formal "Stipulation for Voluntary Dismissal of Joint...

Is there a way to keep my husband from gaining access to money he is about to inherit from a deceased family member?

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 518.091, Subdivision 1, as well as the Summons that was served when the divorce case was commenced, neither...

How can I prove that there are non "non-marital" funds in the equity? Homestead division, divorce case, I need help.

The burden of proof is on the party claiming a non-marital interest, to prove that the non-marital interest exists. Therefore, I would start by...

What are the chances of the father getting 50/50?

If you have an existing custody order or decree which awards you sole physical custody, and the order does not provide a different standard, then...