Clausen & Hassan | March 6, 2017
How Long Does it Take to Get Help from a Judge in Minnesota?
The legal process has the reputation of being a long and slow process. In many cases, this reputation is well earned. Concluding a divorce or custody case can often take
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Clausen & Hassan | March 1, 2017
Who pays for Survivor Benefit Plan Coverage?
The Survivor Benefit Plan cost depends on the level of coverage you choose. Survivor Benefit Plan coverage is supplied at no cost while the military spouse is in active service.
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Clausen & Hassan | February 22, 2017
If My Spouse Has Left The State Of Minnesota, Can We Still Get A Divorce?
Yes, only one spouse needs to reside in Minnesota in order to get a Divorce. Importantly, you must be living in Minnesota for at least 180 days (approximately 6 months)
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Clausen & Hassan | February 15, 2017
My Former Spouse Elected Survivor Benefit Coverage: Can Coverage be Terminated?
Once you/your ex-spouse have worked together to elect former spouse survivor benefit coverage, you should be aware of some triggering events that will terminate the coverage. This will allow you
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Clausen & Hassan | February 8, 2017
Survivor Benefit Plan: Former Spouse Coverage
If your ex-spouse is a member of the United States Military, you may have a marital interest in his/her retirement pay. When a military retiree dies, his/her retirement pay stops.
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Clausen & Hassan | February 6, 2017
Essential Elements to a Karon Waiver for Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
One of the most powerful tools available to parties in a spousal maintenance case is called a Karon Waiver. This tool is named after the Minnesota case of Karon v
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Clausen & Hassan | February 1, 2017
Is a Postnuptial Agreement the Same as a Prenuptial Agreement?
The short answer is no. A Postnuptial Agreement and a Prenuptial Agreement are not the same. An obvious difference between a Postnuptial Agreement and a Prenuptial Agreement is that a
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Clausen & Hassan | January 31, 2017
The Impact of Failing to Reserve Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota
Any client who deals with spousal maintenance will probably hear a description from their attorney of a Karon Waiver. A Karon Waiver is an agreement made by the parties to
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Clausen & Hassan | January 25, 2017
Minnesota Surrogacy Laws: A Search for Guidance
What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy can be a welcome solution for couples/individuals who want to welcome a child into their family but cannot (or, for whatever reason, do not want to)
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