By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published May 5, 2016 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: marriage dissolution, Minnesota, separation | Leave a comment
Many couples test out a trial separation before divorcing. Under Minnesota law, however, a legal separation is an alternative to divorce, not a step in the divorce process. Because legal separation does not end a marriage, the divorce process is the same for couples who are informally separated and couples who are legally separated. When Read More
Read MoreIn the past, a person seeking a divorce had to prove that the other spouse did something wrong or was somehow at fault for the failure of the marriage. Common grounds for divorce included adultery, domestic violence, abandonment, cruelty, substance abuse or the imprisonment of one of the spouses. Before a divorce would be granted, Read More
Read MoreIn Minnesota, the divorce process is officially known as dissolution of marriage, and it can take place whether spouses agree to it or not. When the parties don’t agree to file for dissolution together, the party seeking the divorce will have to file with the court and then serve their spouse with divorce papers. To Read More
Read MoreNoncustodial parents often feel the loss of everyday contact with their children very acutely, which is why they view their allotted parenting time as precious. It is difficult to absorb the loss of one scheduled visit, but most parents realize that life is hectic and make allowances for occasional conflicts. But when a pattern of Read More
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