Unmarried fathers in Minnesota who are no longer in a relationship with their child's mother still often want to play an active part of their child's life. They want to go to special events such as their child's soccer games and dance recitals. They want to celebrate...
Month: August 2016
What are some forms involved in a Minnesota divorce?
Minnesota residents seeking a divorce may want the whole process over with as soon as possible, so they can move on with their lives. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are lot of steps in the divorce process that must be completed before the divorce...
Modifying an existing child support order in Minnesota
Sometimes, months or even years after a child support order is entered into, the financial circumstances of either the paying parent or the receiving parent have changed. For example, a parent may have lost his or her job or, on the other hand, may have seen an...
What factors may Minnesota courts consider when awarding alimony?
One hotly contested issue in many Minnesota divorces is that of spousal support -- also referred to as alimony. Some spouses may feel they shouldn't have to pay alimony, but other spouses may feel that such payments are necessary for them to get by financially....
In what ways can a parent in Minnesota pay child support?
When two parents in Minnesota are no longer in a relationship with each other, one of them will usually be required to pay child support. Once ordered to pay child support, Minnesota parents have a number of options in which child support can be paid. First of...