When discussing finances in a divorce, income is a key element. When one spouse does not work or is underemployed, establishing a basis for earning potential is crucial. Earning potential involves an income amount that a person could be earning
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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A Comprehensive Analysis of Minnesota’s “Best Interest of the Child” Custody Factors
By Jason Brown
Hiring the right Minnesota custody lawyers can make all the difference. There is little doubt that child custody disputes are the most complex and emotionally charged facets of a divorce or break up. The resolution of custody issues typically serves…
Choosing the Executor of an Estate in Minnesota
By Jason Brown
Preparing for the future through an estate plan and a will are great ways to ensure your wishes are followed and your estate is settled. When creating your plan, you will have to select individuals, like an executor of an…
Tax Exemptions and Child Custody
By Jason Brown
After the first of the year, many people will start thinking about their taxes and putting together documentation for their accountants. If you are divorced and have children, this also includes who will claim the children on their income tax…
Stepparent Adoption in Minnesota: Voluntary vs. Involuntary Termination of Rights
By Jason Brown
Stepparent adoptions can be complex proceedings. Courts generally try to preserve the biological parent-child relationship. However, when this is not in the best interest of the child, stepparent adoptions are allowed. Each stepparent adoption has two parts. The first involves…
Three Key Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
By Jason Brown
Because your estate plan closely reflects your life, it is necessary to update it accordingly. In fact, many people will update their estate planning documents every five years. This should include a Will, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney.…
Easily Overlooked Assets in a Divorce
By Jason Brown
In a divorce, dividing assets can be difficult and time consuming. It is important to create an asset inventory, often called a “balance sheet.” This document will outline the parties’ assets and liabilities. Every divorce balance sheet will look different…
Post-Divorce Checklist
By Jason Brown
While you may have a signed judgment and decree in hand, your divorce may require follow up work to tie up loose ends and complete the process. Post-divorce, it is important to update insurances, manage financial accounts, update your name…
An Overview of Attorney’s Fees Incurred as Part of a Divorce
By Jason Brown
Divorces can vastly range in price depending on the case circumstances. Many factors impact the cost of a divorce, including how agreeable the parties are or if a trial is necessary. Uncontested divorce, where the parties are agreeable on all…
Retirement and Spousal Maintenance
By Jason Brown
Spousal maintenance (or alimony) can be a temporary or permanent order. A temporary spousal maintenance order outlines the specific obligations for support – such as how many months or years the alimony must be paid. For a permanent spousal maintenance…