Clausen & Hassan | July 7, 2015
Changes in Minnesota Family Law: Best Interests of the Child
During the 2015 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature has drastically altered how the Court will look at the "best interest factors" The Minnesota Legislature has recently made significant changes to
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Clausen & Hassan | July 3, 2015
Should I Move Out Of The Marital Homestead During A Divorce?
Contested Divorce? Make Sure You Think Before You Move Out Oftentimes, a party involved in a divorce wonders whether or not they should move out of the marital home. As
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Clausen & Hassan | June 26, 2015
Calculating child support isn’t easy—Are You Treated Fairly?
Imputing income to a party who is voluntarily unemployed, underemployed or employed on a less than full-time basis can be a complex task. Clients often wonder how child support can
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Clausen & Hassan | June 24, 2015
Child Custody and Keeping Your Children in Minnesota
Want to keep your children in Minnesota? Take this simple precaution to avoid costly relitigation of child custody. One of the biggest threats to the long-term stability of any stipulated
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Clausen & Hassan | May 28, 2015
Consistency in Parenting Time is No Pipe Dream
What every father wants for his children One of the most common types of cases I see is a case where an unmarried father wants to establish his rights over
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Clausen & Hassan | May 21, 2015
Common MN Family Law Acronyms Decoded: OFP & HRO
Professionals who work in family law have a tendency to overuse acronyms. They use them so frequently that sometimes they forget that people who do not work in family law
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Clausen & Hassan | May 15, 2015
What Is A Guardian Ad Litem in Minnesota And What Do They Do?
A Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) is an individual appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of a child in a juvenile or family court proceeding. The GAL
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Clausen & Hassan | May 14, 2015
What is a Child Support Magistrate in Minnesota?
If you receive a notice of a hearing related to child support in Minnesota, you may find that the hearing will be presided over by a child support magistrate rather
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Clausen & Hassan | March 28, 2015
How Long Does The Court Have To Make A Decision In My Case In Minnesota?
The hearing is over, the evidence has been accepted, and the arguments have been made; now, all that remains is to wait for the judge’s decision. But how long will
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