Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce FAQ
Alimony is a financial allowance paid from one person to another following a divorce. Under Minnesota law (Minnesota Code § 518.552), the amount and duration of alimony is based on a wide range of different factors. Once an alimony agreement or order is in place, the parties have an obligation to abide by its terms. …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ
If you and your spouse are considering separating, you are not alone: the American Psychological Association (APA) estimates that approximately 45 percent of U.S. marriages end in divorce. Most divorcing couples want to find an efficient and amicable solution. No one wants to be locked in nasty, protracted litigation. Divorce mediation could be the answer. …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ
Getting divorced in Minnesota can be a much more complicated process than getting married and there are many different steps you must take. It is beneficial for both spouses to be represented by a qualified attorney throughout the divorce process, and your lawyer can help you to get your divorce started. How to Get Your …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ
When you and your spouse have decided to separate or divorce, it may be uncomfortable to continue living together in a shared family home. This can lead to difficult questions regarding who should move out of the family residence. The right answer to this question can vary from couple to couple depending upon the specifics …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce FAQ, Mediation
In Mankato Minnesota, a couple who is divorcing who wants to avoid the animosity, stress and costs associated with a litigated divorce will often pursue divorce mediation as an alternative. Mediation involves the couple working together with their divorce attorneys and with a qualified independent third party mediator who helps to facilitate communication and help …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ
The divorce process in Minnesota begins either with a joint petition for divorce (if both spouses agree on the issues) or with one spouse filing a summons and petition. If one spouse files a summons and petition, the other spouse is formally served with the divorce papers in order to make sure he or she …
Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Alimony, Divorce, Divorce FAQ, Finances and Divorce
If you divorce and are required to pay spousal support to your ex-husband or ex-wife, the amount of support that you are required to pay is normally based on your income. If the spousal support is permanent, then the court ordered support requirement can continue on an ongoing basis and you can be required to …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ
Living in a family home with your spouse when you are getting divorced is not a very comfortable situation. If you don’t want to leave your family home but you also don’t want to live with your spouse any more, you may wonder “can I evict my spouse?”. Unfortunately, the answer to this question in …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Alimony, Divorce, Divorce FAQ, Post Divorce
In many situations where a marriage ends, one spouse becomes obligated to pay support to the other after the divorce. The support, which can be called maintenance or alimony or spousal support, is intended to ensure that a lower-earning spouse doesn’t become unable to support him/herself or experience a significant decline in his or her …
Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Divorce FAQ, Mediation
Divorce mediation in Minnesota is a great solution for a couple who is divorcing and who want to avoid a litigated divorce. In a litigated divorce, a judge decides issues related to dividing assets, paying spousal and child support, and child custody. Going to court, presenting arguments and having a judge make decisions can be …
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