Legal advice on Divorce in Minnesota

I was in 14 years marriage that is very abusive, during that period we bought a house and had 3 kids since I stopped working after kids, he was the one taking care of mortgage/ improvement and maintenance , 2 month ago I moved out and rent apartment because I can't to take it anymore I was battling cancer and am free now but the situation in the house was bad, and felt like I ll be sicker if I stay, we agreed to take care of the kids 50-50 so they stay in my apartment then goes to him, am thinking to file a divorce and wanted to know how in general the assets are divided between the 2 of us

If the answer is no and items are removed for safe keeping so that the other spouse doesn't destroy evidence is this still in violation?

I have already served my spouse for divorce, I have received the signed waiver document from them, but no answer and 50+ days have passed. After reviewing the documents again, I noticed a slight error on the document with my mailing address having an apartment number that does not belong there. I also need to add my second banking account information. Should I file an amended document with the original? Or should I complete the default paperwork and note the changes there? Also, how do I go about making notes about these changes to the court? Do I need to re-serve papers and start over?

I filed for dissolution of marriage with children in June. I did not receive an answer from respondent until late August. He filed an answer and counter petition, along with a fee waiver and a statement about his income with no proof (paystubs) The children live and reside with me, they recently started school. I went over to the home that is under both our names to retrieve my personal belongings and the children's, that didn't go well. We have been separated since June, the children and I have not lived there. I have worked and have a place for me and my children. I recently found out he was served in early July with a cancellation of contract for deed and we have until September 1st to either pay the past due plus fees or vacate the home. I do not want the home, I tried to remove my belongings before it was too late because the seller advised me that would be the best option before he files an eviction. We have a default hearing set for September, I would like to know what I can expect. How can I be better prepared for the hearing.

attended a mediation with the ex, the mediator gave me time to settle some things which follow our divorce decree and received a nasty email from the ex talking derogatory about me and my plans. if its more defamatory is it still considered harassment and grounds for a order of protection?

My husband and I are divorcing. Some facts about our situation: - Before we were married, I received an inheritance of $125,000 and used that to buy my first house. - A few years later, we got married. - A few years after that, we sold my house and used $115,000 of that as a downpayment on a larger house. - That property is now worth about $365,000. I want to sell, husband does not. We have kids, so I don't want to fight and force him out. I do want to make sure that I get that inheritance back. He's asked that he have 5 years to get his affairs in order, then he will sell or refinance. That's risky (the market could crash, so many other doom and gloom things) but I'm considering it. In my head, what we should do is agree that he will pay the mortgage and the expenses surrounding the house and then I will stay on the title of the house until he buys me out (sometime in the next five years. Up to him exactly when). I used to work in real estate and have seen my fair share of horror stories. I know that if I stay on the house title, I still have a right to it. That seems SO MUCH safer than putting a marital lien and signing a quitclaim deed (before he pays me out). Thoughts?

My sons mother told me he needs to have his watch with him at all times. There is nothing on our stipulation that says he needs to. We have joint physical and joint legal custudy. She texted me and told me it was for calling and texting. I didn't want any issues so i didn't say anything. One day she tells me i need to bring the watch back. I thought i sent the watch with him. She sends me a screenshot that shows gps location of where the watch is. She never told me the watch had GPS.

We both signed a parenting agreement, she signed another contract that said she knows she can get a lawyer. She signed it. I signed it. My attorney signed it. It's been submitted for a month now. The judge has yet to sign it. She seems like she wants to take it all back.

My spouse and I bought the home in 2018 and married in 2020. We have been living together since 2017 and I have credit cards showing that in 2019 I replaced all the windows, added a deck and fence and put a heater in the garage and installed the gas lines for it and replaced all the appliances and remodeled both bathrooms. She also cashed a check from my attorney for 27,000.00 and spent it after we separated. Can I sue for that in the divorce also?

My husband moved out May 15 2023. He is an alcoholic and I'm afraid he will get in an accident and be sued for injuries he has caused. When he left he left a note and all it said was he wanted to separate. We are both retired, age 70 been married 50 years.