Blog Posts in February, 2011
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 By H&L Law Firm
Oftentimes in the divorce process, spouses will engage in harmful behavior towards one another. Harassment is defined as a single incident of physical or sexual assault; repeated incidents of ...
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Posted on Feb 28, 2011 By H&L Law Firm
Parties do not have to file for divorce in the state in which they were married. However, Minnesota has specific residency requirements that must be met in order for a person to file for divorce in a ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2011 By H&L Law Firm
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a governmental plan. Benefits payable by PERA include pension benefits and disability benefits. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, PERA is exempt ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2011 By H&L Law Firm
Marital property is any property that is acquired during the marriage. If during your marriage you and your spouse purchase a home, then this home is considered “marital property.” If ...
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