The total fees and costs associated with a divorce in Minnesota can vary widely. Most reputable divorce attorneys charge hourly for their services. It logically follows that the longer the case, the more time the divorce lawyer must dedicate to
Minnesota Family Law Blog
Useful Tips & Strategies for Divorce & Family Court Litigants
The Minnesota Family Law Blog, published by Brown Law Offices, P.A., focuses on various aspects of family law specific to Minnesota. It covers topics such as divorce proceedings, including property division and spousal maintenance, child custody and parenting time issues, child support enforcement and income withholding, and alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and the use of parenting consultants. The blog also addresses specialized subjects like stepparent adoption, the impact of addictions on family law cases, attorney fees related to conduct in divorce, and appellate procedures in family law matters. It provides practical insights into legal processes and considerations relevant to Minnesota family court litigants.
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“I Just Need Someone to Draft the Paperwork:” The Perspective of a Divorce Lawyer
By Jason Brown
Quite often, we visit with potential clients who are looking for a divorce attorney to go through the motions of drafting paperwork without offering advice concerning an agreement they have reached with the spouse. That poses a number of issues:…
Keeping Attorney’s Fees Under Control in a Minnesota Divorce
By Jason Brown
We’re often asked how much it will cost to get divorced. The answer varies widely, as the time dedicated to your file correlates directly with the total expense. If your matter is resolved with little controversy, it will cost less…
How To Get A Divorce in MN
By Jason Brown
Divorces can be complex and difficult to navigate. They can vary in length based on the judicial process parties decide to take. To begin a divorce proceeding, a Summons and a Petition for Dissolution must be properly served upon the…
Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Minnesota Divorce?
By Jason Brown
Engagement rings and wedding bands can be very sentimental and valuable items. It is estimated that most couples spend around $6,000 on an engagement ring. The question arises if the parties split-up: who gets the rings?
Engagement Ring
In Minnesota,…
Obtaining District Court Pleadings in a Family Law Matter
By Jason Brown
In Minnesota, the public has access to certain district court pleadings. For parties with pending matters, it is important to know how to obtain this information. Minnesota has different resources for searching court files. Some information can be found online…
Selling Your House Before Filing for Divorce
By Jason Brown
Depending on value and equity, the marital homestead is generally one of the largest assets to divide between parties in a Minnesota divorce. Amicable parties may consider selling their home before they are divorced. In general, when selling a joint…
Divorce in Minnesota: Trial by Judge or Jury?
By Jason Brown
In the wake of the trial that started this week in the death of George Floyd, it seems like an opportune time to discuss the role of a jury in MN family law cases.
There are two types of trials:…
Minnesota Child Support: Upward or Downward Deviation Factors
By Jason Brown
Child support involves money given to one parent from the other to help provide and care for a child. Minnesota statutes establish child support obligations with the intent to prevent either parent, or a joint child, from living in poverty.…
Nesting in Child Custody Cases: A Unique Parenting Time Plan
By Jason Brown
While divorces are very emotional and strenuous for parents, they can be equally as difficult for the children. One alternative-parenting schedule is referred to as bird nesting or “nesting.” This type of parenting plan is designed to limit the disruption…