Farhan | February 17, 2017
Proposed Changes to Minnesota Child Support Laws
Before diving into the heart of this, it is important to understand how a monthly child support obligation is broken down. A child support obligation takes into account three different
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Farhan | February 10, 2017
Spousal Maintenance and Cohabitation in Minnesota
Minnesota law allows a spousal maintenance award (a.k.a. alimony) to be reduced, suspended, reserved, or even terminated if the party receiving alimony (the obligee) moves in with a significant other
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Farhan | February 3, 2017
Can my Child Testify in a Minnesota Court?
Parents often call my office wondering whether their child can testify in a family law proceeding. The law technically allows it, but most judges are reluctant in allowing a child
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Farhan | January 27, 2017
Increasing Parenting Time in Post-Decree Divorce or Custody Cases in Minnesota
In many divorces or custody cases, one parent may be deemed the “custodial” parent and awarded the majority of parenting time. This leaves the other parent with less parenting time
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Farhan | January 20, 2017
Can I use Text Messages as Evidence in my Minnesota Family Law Case?
A common question that arises in a divorce, custody proceeding, or Order for Protection proceeding is “can I use text messages in my case?” The answer is not a simple
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Farhan | September 15, 2015
Can I Get An Order for Protection For a Child in Minnesota?
What do you need to prove to obtain an Order for Protection for a child in Minnesota? A parent or guardian can obtain an Order for Protection (OFP) in favor
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Farhan | September 8, 2015
Does the Amount of Time I Spend With My Child Affect My Child Support?
A child support modification might be easier than you think. Most parents will agree that is not cheap to raise a child. Having a child in your care can have
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Farhan | August 26, 2015
Child Custody Help: When Your Child is Taken Out of State
What happens when the other parent takes my child and moves to another state without my consent? We can give you the child custody help you need.In Minnesota, and in
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Farhan | July 2, 2015
Does Less Work Mean Less Child Support? Not so Fast
Full Payment for Child Support is Not So Easily Shirked in Minnesota The answer is, don’t bet on it. The law in Minnesota is that a child support award can
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