Farhan | October 15, 2010
Mediation Clause in Minnesota Divorce Decree
Every Divorce Decree typically contains a method of resolving future disputes (e.g. Mediation, Parenting Expeditor, etc) involving child related matters. After the divorce is completed and if the parties choose,
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Bankruptcy & Divorce
Since Bankruptcy is a Federal Court proceeding, it can allow one party to be “released” from some or all debts. Therefore, if Bankruptcy is an issue in your Divorce proceeding,
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Income Tax Filing Status & Divorce
The income tax filing status is determined by the marital status of the parties as of December 31st of the calendar year. If the parties are still married on December
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Child Dependency Exemptions and Tax Credits
In a Divorce Decree, one party is typically assigned the right to claim the minor child as a tax dependent for tax purposes. If this issue is not addressed in
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Farhan | September 15, 2010
Minnesota Spousal Maintenance Law
The term “Spousal Maintenance” (previously referred to as Alimony) refers to financial support provided by one spouse to the other spouse (e.g. monthly payment or sometimes a lump sum payment)
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Minnesota Child Support Law
Child Support has four components. Basic support for the child; Health/Dental insurance premium for the child; Un-reimbursed health and dental insurance costs for the child (co-pays, deductibles, uninsured costs, etc.);
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What is a Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan refers to a written document relative to custody and parenting time. It includes the access schedule with the child for each parent and assigns responsibility to each
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“Parenting Time” or “Visitation”
“Parenting time” is a term which reflects the amount of time and a schedule that the non-custodial parent (parent that does not have physical custody) spends with the minor child.
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“Physical Custody” under Minnesota Law
“Physical custody” refers to the main residence, care and control of the minor child. Physical custody is a label which is awarded to the parent where the child typically resides
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