Being a grandparent is something many people look forward to as they grow older. Children are full of wonder and joy, and most grandparents find that their own lives are enriched simply by being around their grandkids. Unfortunately, the precious relationship between...
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What are the general rules for Minnesota prenuptial agreements?
Traditional thinking once held that when a couple finally decided to tie the knot and get married, the last thing they should consider was divorce. Times have changed, and with the change in time, so has the average structure of most families. Today, it is not...
Retirement plans and pensions during complex asset divorce
If you have been contemplating divorce, then you have a lot to think about. If there are children involved, then decisions regarding child custody and child support payments need to be addressed. There may also be a conflict over which spouse will receive certain...
Parental gatekeeping and child custody in Minnesota
The idea behind parental gatekeeping in Minnesota is basically that one parent may decide to make it harder for the other parent to see a child after a divorce. Gatekeeping is the act of restricting the open access that these two parties have to one another. It is...
Basic understanding of Minnesota child custody law
When a married couple with children decides to dissolve their marriage, determining what is in the best interests of the children is understandably some of the most difficult aspects of the divorce. Often, couples are unable to reach mutual agreements and matters of...
Minnesota law helps to preserve grandparent’s rights
Divorce usually goes hand-in-hand with heated emotions. It is not uncommon for both sides engaged in a divorce to participate in petty acts against the adverse party merely out of spite. Perhaps one of the most unfortunate consequences of these disputes is the...
Minnesota man arrested for violating protection order
On July 2, police arrested a Waseca, Minnesota, man for allegedly violating a protection order and theft. Police detailed their allegations against the man in a criminal complaint filed with the Waseca County Court on July 3. According to that document, the...
Same-sex marriage boom shows need for prenuptial agreements
It has been a year since the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. Since that time, many other states have joined Minnesota in recognizing same-sex marriages. Today, marriage between same-sex couples is now legal in...
Minnesota professor defends children’s rights
A professor from the University of Minnesota recently stated that family law often does not do much to protect the relationships between siblings. In fact, the professor went so far as to say that the law actually permits families to tear siblings apart after a...
Robin Williams, post-divorce, back in rehab in Minnesota
Robin Williams was divorced in 2009, after he and his wife filed for divorce the year before, and he has said that he believes it was because of his drinking problems. He did note that he could tell his wife that he was sorry, but he said that that just was not always...