Can I be forced to pay child support even though I have payed all of my son's expenses since he was born?

In Minnesota both parents are expected to support their children. We have child support guidelines that establish the amount of support you are...

You should meet with an experienced attorney. I think you have what the statute calls a void marriage. You can't be married because your wife is...

What do you do if ex spouse ignores COLA increase for spousal maintenance in Mn? (After appropriate papers were filed)

If you have wage withholding in place the local support and recovery office should be able to help you with this. I suggest that you schedule an...

Need Lawyer for grand parents rights

In Minnesota grandparents have the right to visitation under certain circumstances. You should meet with an experienced family attorney to discuss...

Can mediation be denied if the other party does not want to go?

You should review your custody order. It may require you to return to mediation if there is a custody or parenting disagreement.

I want to leave my husband and take my daugter .. but he wont let me take her .. what do i do?

Minnesota is a no fault state. Property division and custody of your daughter will not be decided based upon fault. You should contact an...

My sister-in-law is trying to get a divorce. Her current lawyer is not a good one.

I suggest that she talk to her current lawyer about how they can move the case along. If she is still unhappy with her lawyer she should get a...

Can I change my divorce decree after it has been approved by the court

It is difficult to modify Divorce Decrees. Mediator's notes are generally confidential. Have you asked your ex if she would agree to modify the...

Is this divorce considered uncontested or contested

If you and your spouse agree on all issues and have a signed Marital Termination Agreement, I think it would be considered an uncontested divorce.

Can I get spousal support & get have of my husband's retirement in a divorce

The answer is depends... You have a strong claim for maintenance. You also have a strong claim for one-half of the marital estate. If your...