By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published October 11, 2021 | Posted in Child Support, Divorce | Tagged Tags: child support, divorce, education support, Minnesota family lawyer, post-secondary educational support | Comments Off on Minnesota’s Requirements for Post-Secondary Education Support
Minnesota’s Requirements for Post-Secondary Education Support
Many divorced parents who do not have custody of their children believe their obligations to pay child support ends at 18. But this may or may not be the case, depending on the language of your divorce decree and your child’s aspirations for a post-secondary education (be it college, trade school, associate’s school or otherwise). Read More
Read MoreCan Unpaid Child Support Result in Jail Time?
If a person fails to pay child support, there is a possibility they could face jail time, should they continue to fail to meet their obligations. This happens if they become held in contempt of court. Here’s what you need to know. Seeking contempt of court Any time a person fails to obey a court Read More
Read MoreHow Does Domestic Abuse Influence Child Custody Proceedings?
As you go through child custody proceedings in court, the courts will take allegations of domestic violence extremely seriously. The court will not just take you at your word that domestic violence occurred. Judges will need to review evidence, and will consider issues such as: Whether the alleged domestic violence was directed at or affected Read More
Read MoreCan a Trust Protect My Assets in a Divorce?
The best tool you have available to protect your assets in the event of a divorce is a prenuptial agreement. In such an agreement you can lay out all the stipulations for what will happen to your assets should you and your spouse end up getting divorced. But what if you have trusts? Can you Read More
Read MoreWhat to Know About Witnesses for Orders of Protection in Minnesota
Minnesota’s Domestic Abuse Act was enacted to protect domestic violence victims by offering a restraining order (or order for protection) as a means of ensuring the victim’s wellbeing. The order for protection (OFP) can prohibit the accused from contacting the victim, as well as provisions about how to deal with minor children, if any exist Read More
Read MoreWhen You Might Consider Implementing a Postnuptial Agreement
Postnuptial agreements are legally binding contracts established by couples after their marriage begins. Couples will typically implement a postnuptial agreement after certain major life changes occur. What those agreements contain can vary widely based on the couple, including some estate planning elements and, much like an antenuptial (prenuptial) agreement, some agreements over what would happen Read More
Read MoreTips for a Beneficial Trial Separation
For some people who are considering the possibility of a divorce, but are not yet ready to move forward, a trial separation can be a beneficial sort of “cooling off” period that allows the spouses a chance to live apart, regain perspective and attempt to save their relationship. Trial separations may not result in the Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens to Motor Vehicles During a Divorce?
Because cars and other motor vehicles are among the more valuable assets you may own, you’re likely wondering who gets to keep them in a divorce. If you purchased the car yourself before the marriage, then this is a simple matter — the car does not qualify as a marital asset and is not subject Read More
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