Farhan | April 3, 2012
Domestic Abuse Order for Protection (OFP)
In Minnesota, a victim of domestic abuse can seek an Order from the District Courts, prohibiting contact from an abuser. Minnesota Statute Section 518B.01 subd. 1 allows a Court to
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Farhan | February 24, 2012
What is an Annulment?
Definition: In Minnesota, a marriage may be deemed void by a Court-decreed annulment. An annulment is a declaration that a marriage never existed. Annulment and dissolution of marriage (divorce) are
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Farhan | February 6, 2012
Who is Entitled to the Engagement Ring?
The ownership of an engagement ring depends upon whether an engagement is followed by a wedding. Whatever happens, the ring will be non-marital property. Termination of Engagement In Benassi v. Back &
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Farhan | February 2, 2012
Determining Income of the Self-Employed Spouse
Defining the net income of a self-employed spouse is not a simple task. Often, a divorcing party does not report his/her full income when self-employed. Likewise, income tax returns are
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Farhan | January 29, 2012
What is Alimony?
Alimony is called "spousal maintenance" in Minnesota. It is a monetary payment from one spouse to the other after a divorce is finalized. A temporary support order may also be
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Farhan | January 21, 2012
The Definition of Domestic Abuse in Minnesota
The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
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Farhan | January 20, 2012
Minnesota Child Custody and Preference of a Child
As discussed in previous blog posts regarding physical custody and legal custody, in Minnesota family law cases involving custody, the Court is required to look at thirteen (13) factors to
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Farhan | January 18, 2012
Minnesota Child Support and Military Allowances
Minnesota does consider military allowances as income when calculating child support. Men and women serving in the Military often receive allowances for active duty. These allowances are often called BAH
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Farhan | January 9, 2012
Interstate child support: Minnesota and Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
In our last discussion we covered the issue of moving between states with minor children and the child custody and parenting time laws that follow the child. The Uniform Child
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