By aphlaw | Published October 10, 2019 | Posted in Child Support, Divorce | Tagged Tags: child support agreements, Child Support Enforcement Division, divorce, Divorce Attorney, support obligations | Comments Off on How Does the State of Minnesota Enforce Child Support?
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How Does the State of Minnesota Enforce Child Support?
When two parents get divorced, one parent may be required to pay child support in an amount either determined by the court or agreed upon in negotiations and then approved by a judge. In the state of Minnesota, those child support agreements are enforced by the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED), a unit within the Read More
Read MoreSteps to Take as Soon as Your Divorce is Finalized
When your divorce is finalized, there are still a few tasks you will need to perform to protect yourself and get off to the right start in your new life. The following are a few of the steps you should take as soon as your divorce is official. Review your paperwork: Make sure you are Read More
Read MoreCan You Get Alimony/Spousal Maintenance After a Divorce is Finalized?
During your divorce, the court may award you alimony (called spousal maintenance in Minnesota), which you would begin receiving in monthly installments at such time the court issues an order for spousal maintenance. This spousal maintenance arrangement may be permanent or temporary, depending on the circumstances of your marriage and divorce. When the divorce is Read More
Read MoreWhat if I Want a Divorce, But Don’t Know Where My Spouse Is?
It is fairly common people to lose track of a spouse after separation. This, however, adds some complications to an ensuing divorce. Fortunately, divorce is still possible even if the other spouse is difficult to locate. The following a brief overview of some of the steps you will need to take: Order of notice by Read More
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Estate Planning After Divorce
Once your divorce is finalized, there will be a lot of changes you need to make in your life to accommodate your new situation. Any time you have a major change in your life, it’s a good time to revisit your estate plan, and a divorce is no exception. Most divorces provide for the fact Read More
Read MoreTips for Protecting Your Business in a Divorce
If you’re a business owner going through a divorce, it’s critical you do everything you can to protect your business interests. Your livelihood moving forward depends on it. Here are just a few strategies you can employ to accomplish this. Contracts: You can develop either a prenuptial (referred to as antenuptial agreements in Minnesota) or Read More
Read MoreDivorce Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
If you are a stay-at-home parent going through a divorce, it can feel as though you are at a big disadvantage in the negotiations. Because you’ve been away from work for an extended period of time, you may not have the earning capacity of your spouse, and your earning capacity will play a role in Read More
Read MoreWhat to Know About Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota
There are some circumstances in which a divorcing couple is able to process their divorce without a whole lot of conflict and court appearances. If you and your spouse are able to sit down, negotiate amicably and work out the terms of your divorce efficiently, you could seek an uncontested divorce. The benefit of an Read More
Read MoreKey Tips to Help Make Your Divorce Less Painful
There’s no escaping it — divorce is an emotionally overwhelming process, even when you are completely at peace with your decision. This is in part due to how many important decisions you have to make during the process. These choices can have long-term financial and legal effects for you, not to mention impacts on the Read More
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