Clausen & Hassan | June 21, 2017
We Reached An Agreement And I Signed My Minnesota Divorce Decree So, I Am Divorced, Right?
The short answer is that no, the signing of your divorce decree does not mean that your divorce is finalized. There are still a few remaining steps that must be
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Clausen & Hassan | May 31, 2017
Divorce: “It’s So Simple. How Long Can It Possibly Take and How Much Can It Possibly Cost?”
Oftentimes, I hear a client say that his or her divorce is “simple” and he or she cannot imagine it taking long for the divorce process to be complete. Although,
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Farhan | March 31, 2017
A Snapshot of the Divorce Process in Minnesota
Minnesota law sets up the divorce process to be fluid and versatile. This means the specific divorce process ultimately depends on how the parties want to approach it. There are
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Clausen & Hassan | March 8, 2017
What is a “Balance Sheet” and Why Might My Case Need One?
Minnesota law calls for a “just and equitable” division of property during a divorce. Although this is not the same thing as an equal division of property, the Court typically
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Farhan | February 24, 2017
Approaching Divorce From a Vindictive Standpoint is a Dangerous Proposition
A divorce is often commenced after one spouse’s act of marital misconduct, whether it is an affair or a spouse’s overspending (to name a few examples). Marriages are rooted in
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Clausen & Hassan | September 3, 2015
Social Media and Electronic Communication During Divorce in Minnesota: Dos and Don’ts
We rely on social media more than ever, but it poses a real risk during divorce. Social media and other electronic communications have become a daily part of our existence.
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Brian J. Clausen | July 14, 2015
Children & Divorce: Name Change Disputes
Can a Parent Change the Name of a Minor Child without the Other Parent’s Consent?There is often nothing harder on a child than a turbulent separation, particularly when the argument
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Brian J. Clausen | May 25, 2015
When Should I Consider Requesting Emergency or Expedited Relief in Minnesota?
Requests for emergency, expedited and/or Ex Parte relief should be used extremely sparingly and typically only in situations where a child's physical or emotional health is eminently in immediate danger
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Brian J. Clausen | March 30, 2015
Understanding Minnesota Family Court: Temporary Hearings
Temporary Hearings are becoming less and less common than they were in the past, with the requirement now in most Counties to attend an Initial Case Management Conference as the
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