Farhan | January 21, 2015
What Do I Do If Find Hidden Marital Assets After My Divorce Is Final?
Parties to a divorce proceeding are ordered to provide full disclosure of property and assets to each other. If a divorcing spouse does not fully disclose his or her financial
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Farhan | January 8, 2015
Is there a limit to how much child support I must pay?
There is a limit or presumptive “cap” on how much child support a parent can be ordered to pay, even if that parent’s income and ability to pay support greatly
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I did not get married in the United States; is my marriage recognized in Minnesota?
There are many individuals who get married in a state other than Minnesota and then relocate to Minnesota. Similarly, many immigrants get married in their country of origin and at
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Farhan | February 3, 2014
Is it Possible to Limit the Amount of Parenting Time My Ex Spouse Will Have With Our Children?
Minnesota Statute §518.175, subd. 1, makes it clear that visitation rights are not absolute and are to be exercised only when in the best interest of the child. Manthei v.
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Farhan | January 30, 2014
Early Retirement Account Withdrawal
Generally, withdrawal of funds in your Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) prior to age 59 ½ are called ‘premature’ and subject to an early withdrawal penalty of 10% unless an
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Farhan | January 27, 2014
Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
In cases involving child custody or divorce where parenting time is an issue, the court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). Minn. Stat. §518.165, subd. 1. The court must
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Farhan | January 23, 2014
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance?
"Maintenance" or “alimony” is an award of payments made in a divorce or legal separation proceeding from the future income or earnings of one spouse for the support and maintenance
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Farhan | January 20, 2014
Can I Decrease the Amount of my Child Support Payment?
Under Minnesota Statute § 518A.39, subd. 2, an order for child support may be changed by showing that the terms are unreasonable or unfair including: 1) a substantial increase or
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Farhan | January 16, 2014
What do I do if My Ex is Not Following the Divorce Decree?
Under Minnesota Statute § 588.01, subd. 3(3), the court may hold someone in contempt of court for “disobedience of any lawful judgment, order, or process of the court.” So, for
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