The issue of domestic violence is not a factor in determining spousal maintenance in Minnesota. Here is an article I have authored and published...

In Minnesota, a Harassment Restraining Order can be granted by the Court to prohibit unwanted contact from a harasser. Violation of such an order...

What do I need to do to change my last name, do I need to hire a lawyer to do it?

Under Minnesota law, a name change can be obtained by bringing a name-change petition in court. Here is a link to the statute:...

What?

Under Minnesota law, a marriage to someone who is still married to another is void. Here is an article I've published on annulments, which...

As a general rule, Contempt of Court is not a remedy for payment of money owed. A first step would be to obtain a money judgment for whatever...

How is this not a crime?

Not returning children as required by a parenting time order is a crime in Minnesota. So if that happens, a call to 911 is normally an important...

A harassment restraining order bars the harasser from having contact with the victim. It does not bar the harasser from having contact with anyone...

A so-called "Child Care Right of First Refusal" enables the "off-duty" parent to care for the children when the "on-duty" parent would otherwise...

Is my mother’s inheritance marital property ?

In Minnesota, inherited property, just like pre-marital property, is "non-marital property," to which the other party has no interest, with limited...

We are planning to get a divorce and are now separated. My uncle wants to give me early inheritance to help with any expenses.

Inheritance or gift money is "non-marital property," which with rare exception is awarded entirely to the party to whom it belongs. However, the...