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5 Biggest Celebrity Divorce Payouts

Celebrities make a lot of money. When they get divorced, their settlements are a lot larger than the average person's. Here are the top 5 biggest celebrity divorce settlements . 5. Tiger Woods ...
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Can I Make my Spouse Pay my Attorney's Fees?

A question that often comes up in a family law proceeding is "can I get my spouse to cover the cost of my attorney?" Under Minnesota Statute §518.14, a party may request that the Court ...
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Statistics Show a Record Number of DIY Divorce Cases in 2011

A record number of people filed for divorce by themselves in 2011 according to DivorceToday.com, a DIY divorce service. DivorceToday.com founder Marc Rapaport explains the growth of do it yourself ...
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Military Divorce Rates at Highest in Over a Decade

The collective military divorce rate grew this year to its highest level since 1999. Yesterday, the pentagon reported that roughly 30,000 military marriages ended in divorce in the 2011 fiscal year. ...
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Changing Custody: Integration into the Other Parties' Home

Here is a common scenario: Husband and Wife get divorced. Wife is awarded sole physical custody of the parties' two young minor children. Fast forward ten years, and one of these children is a ...
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Man Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife for Lack of Sex

A 51-year-old French man was recently ordered by a judge to pay his ex-wife $14,000 in damages. The reasoning behind the order: lack of sex. The ex-wife claims that their marriage dissolved due to an ...
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Spousal Maintenance

When can a spouse's ability to earn an income be considered for spousal maintenance ? The Court will consider a spouse's ability to earn income and be self-supporting when considering spousal ...
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Marriage Counseling in Minnesota Divorce

Marriage counseling is not a requirement prior to divorcing in Minnesota . Minnesota, like many other states, is "no fault" for divorce. This means that neither party has to give the court a ...
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Paternity Action with an Ex Boyfriend? Yes You Have to Tell Your Husband.

If a woman has a child with someone other than her spouse, her spouse must be joined in the paternity action. Minnesota Statute §257.60 states that each man presumed to be the father and each man ...
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Stock Options and Divorce

Today, stock options can be significant assets in a marital estate that need to be divided during a divorce. Many employees from mid-level to executive participate in corporate stock option plans. A ...
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Contesting the Guardian Ad Litem Report

In some instances, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed by the Court or the parties to conduct an evaluation on the current custody and parenting time arrangement. In that case, the Guardian Ad Litem ...
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I Am Getting a Divorce, Do I Have to Give Back my Engagement Ring?

Under Minnesota law, you do not have to return your engagement ring. Minnesota case law and statute hold that an engagement ring is non-marital property, and therefore it does not have to be returned ...
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Can I Get Divorced in Minnesota if I Was Married in Another Country?

Often people are married in other countries and move to the United States. For whatever reason, the marriage may not work out and the individual is left wondering if they will be able to obtain a ...
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When Can I Reopen my Judgment and Decree

The Court’s judgment and decree in a divorce cannot typically be reopened unless there is a finding of fraud. On motion and upon terms as are just, the Court may relieve a party from a judgment ...
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Supervised Parenting Time When a Parent is Out of State

In certain situations, supervised parenting time may be warranted. The court may order parenting time to be supervised if it finds that endangerment is likely if unsupervised parenting time were ...
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Breaking Your Lease after Domestic Abuse

Any person who has rented a house or an apartment is probably familiar with the term “breaking your lease.” While some landlords will allow a tenant to terminate their lease early, others ...
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What Happens in Minnesota if I Find Out My Spouse is Already Married?

Rarely the situation arises where an individual finds out that their spouse is still married to someone else What is done in this case? If someone was previously married and never obtained a divorce, ...
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The Impact of Divorce on Children

A new study was published in the American Sociological Review regarding the impact of divorce on children. The study followed children grades kindergarten through fifth, and found no impact prior to ...
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What Do I Do if I Don't Like My Family Law Attorney?

As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client ...
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Can Child Support Arrears Affect my Ability to Get a Passport?

When child support is collected through the county child support office, there are more enforcement remedies available than when child support is collected by the parent to whom it is owed. One of ...
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Moving out of State with Children

Sometimes, a parent may wish to move out of the state to pursue a new career, be closer to family, or continue with their education. Minnesota Statute §518.175 sets apart the requirements for ...
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The Importance of Affidavits in Motion Practice

Most of the time parties appear in court, it is for a motion hearing rather than an evidentiary hearing. an evidentiary hearing is basically a trial where testimony is taken from witnesses and ...
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My Ex Filed for Divorce in Minnesota, but I Now Live Out of State. What Can I Do?

In order to file for a divorce in Minnesota, you must be a resident for 180 days (six months) prior to filing for divorce. If your ex files for divorce in Minnesota and meets the residency ...
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Third Party Custody and the Natural Parent Presumption

Under the United States Constitution, one has fundamental rights as a parent to raise their children as they see fit. Courts have included in these parental rights the right to exclude others from ...
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Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller's Child Custody Agreement

As most people are probably aware, Charlie Sheen the former Two and a Half Men star is facing some difficulties in his personal life. Aside from his new living situation and his fresh unemployment he ...
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