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When Your Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sell the House

When Your Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sell the House

Navigating Home Ownership Challenges Post-Divorce: A Guide to Property Division Understanding Property Division in Divorce Owning a home is often a key element of the American dream, yet this can become complicated in the wake of a divorce. Determining who keeps the home becomes a pivotal part of property division in divorce proceedings. This section […]

Your Child’s Medication and Divorce

navigating what to do with your child's medication while in a joint custody agreement who disagrees with treatment plan

Navigating Child Medication Decisions Post-Divorce: A Guide for Parents   Advancements in Child Healthcare: Understanding the Impact This section introduces the continuous advancements in science and medicine, particularly in understanding physiological and psychological conditions in children. It highlights how these developments enable healthcare providers to create tailored treatment plans, which may include medication for children […]

What Is an Estate Inventory?

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Navigating the Probate Process Understanding the probate process can be challenging due to its intricate procedural requirements. It requires you to undertake several key steps such as initiating the case, notifying creditors, identifying beneficiaries, and ensuring appropriate debt payment. This guide aims to clarify these procedures, which a personal representative usually manages, for a better […]

What Will Happen at a Probate Hearing?

grieving a loss and wondering what will happen at a probate hearing

Navigating the Probate Process After a Loved One’s Passing The Challenges of Probate After a Loss Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. In the midst of grieving, there are logistical tasks to handle, including initiating the probate process in Minnesota. The idea of court proceedings can be daunting, but understanding […]

Navigating Child Custody When Mental Illness Is Involved

The Impact of Mental Illness on Child Custody Decisions

Navigating Child Custody When Mental Illness Is Involved The Impact of Mental Illness on Child Custody Decisions The end of a relationship is a challenging time, especially when children are involved. In such cases, a judge’s role is to determine parenting time and custody based on the child’s best interests. Minnesota law outlines a series […]

Death and Child Support

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Understanding Child Support Continuation After a Parent’s Death in Minnesota Child Support Orders in Shared Custody Cases When a marriage or relationship with shared children ends, courts typically issue child support orders. Generally, the parent with less parenting time pays child support. This obligation usually continues until the child turns eighteen or graduates from high […]

Do I Need to Call CPS On My Former Spouse?

Concerned parent deciding whether or not to call CPS.

Navigating the Complexities of Child Custody and Safety Making decisions in child custody cases is always challenging, especially when it comes to the safety of your children. One question that might arise is whether you need to involve Child Protective Services (CPS). This guide offers insight into the critical aspects to consider when facing this […]

Engagement Rings and Breakups: Understanding Property Rights

Engagement Rings and Breakups: Understanding Property Rights

Engagement Rings and Breakups: Understanding Property Rights The Joy and Complications of Engagement Getting engaged is a momentous and happy occasion, symbolized by the exchange of engagement rings. Often, these rings are costly and hold significant sentimental value. However, if the relationship unfortunately ends, the question arises: “Who gets to keep the engagement ring?” Engagement […]

Shared Custody and Extracurricular Activities

Children playing soccer as an extracurricular activity.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read Summary): Shared custody arrangements in family law can lead to questions about managing children’s extracurricular activities. Effective communication and planning are key to managing extracurricular activities in a shared custody scenario. Parents should discuss and agree upon the activities beforehand and include provisions in the parenting plan. Parents should also […]

How Far Is Too Far to Relocate After Divorce?

man packing up to move, but how far away can he move in a child custody case?

Navigating Relocation After Divorce: Understanding Custody and Moving Moving On: Life After Divorce or Separation The period following the end of a marriage or relationship marks a time of significant change. For individuals sharing children, these changes, whether it’s relocating, remarrying, or career shifts, inevitably impact their children. In these situations, child custody decisions, governed […]