This is a repost of what I think are good tips for working with the other parent during a Minnesota divorce or a Minnesota custody matter. Actually, these are good tips for all parents that may live apart. THE LIST OF DOS 1. Do be civil and polite to your spouse especially in front of […]
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Can I Claim the Federal Tax Dependency Exemption in Minnesota? Separated, Non-Married or Divorced Parents in Minnesota and the Tax Dependency Exemptions for Children
January 14, 2016 
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Minnesota now has a new law that outlines the analysis of which parent will be allocated the dependent exemption for the children of Minnesota parents. Courts will look to this statute in the event parents cannot agree on who should get the exemptions. Federal tax rules are implicated as well, but Minnesota has always reserved the […]
Continue readingHow Do Minnesota Parents Split the Tax Dependent Exemptions in a Minnesota Divorce?
October 2, 2015 0 Comments
The process of mediation doesn’t have to be confined to the big picture in a divorce or after a divorce. Parties can attempt to resolve any dispute through mediation. The who, why and how of sharing the tax dependency exemptions and related tax benefits for the children is a subject well suited for a family […]
Continue readingFee Waivers for Minnesota Divorce Parties- The Outline
April 23, 2015 1 Comment
Minnesota has some of the highest court filing fees of any state and the fees keep increasing. Minnesota, however, has a procedure set out in Minn. Stat. Section 563.01 that allows a party with low income to have fees waived or paid for by the State. The Process and Initial Request. A party must submit a […]
Continue readingTip: Save Time and Money in Your Minnesota Divorce by Getting All Information to Your Attorney
April 15, 2015 1 Comment
Want to save money in getting a divorce or in any other family law matter? One of the best ways is to simply follow-though and provide your attorney with the information that he or she needs to draft the pleadings or settlement documents. Divorces require a lot of information upfront and even more information to […]
Continue readingMinnesota Custody Evaluations Should be the Last Resort for Minnesota Divorcing Parents
November 20, 2014 2 Comments
When Minnesota parents who have joint children cannot agree upon custody, parenting time, or a parenting plan, then usually a custody evaluation is necessary. A custody evaluator is appointed by the Court or by agreement of the parties. Custody evaluations are the Court’s way of having a third-party do the necessary investigation and make a recommendation in […]
Continue readingMinnesota Divorce Flow Chart -A Visual Aid for Minnesota Family Law
November 17, 2014 0 Comments
Attorneys routinely deal with procedural matters in Court as part of the day-to-day-aspects of handling Minnesota family law cases. For most Minnesota divorcing parties or parties who have family legal matters that need a Minnesota family lawyer, it is confusing to sort out the different pathways that a case can follow through the system. The following flow […]
Continue readingMinnesota Unwed Fathers Online Resource is a Good Read.
November 14, 2014 0 Comments
As a follow-up to my post about Minnesota unwed fathers establishing their parental rights, the following website is a good resource with relevant content and worth a look. http://www.lawhelpmn.org/resource/unmarried-fathers-guide-to-paternity-custody Kate Willmore, St. Cloud, MN, Divorce, Family, Fathers Rights Lawyer & Mediator (320) 217-6030 or kaw@katewillmorelaw.com http://www.katewillmorelaw.com
Continue readingMinnesota Unwed Father’s Legal Rights- Establishing Yourself as Dad
November 13, 2014 0 Comments
Minnesota grants sole custody of children born outside of marriage to mothers. Dads have to establish their parental rights. Signing a recognition of parentage does not convey any parental rights; having your name on the birth certificate or having the child assume your surname doesn’t grant you any parental rights; living together or having a […]
Continue readingMinnesota Divorce and Sharing Healthcare Costs for the Children
July 10, 2014 0 Comments
These days insurance companies while decreasing premiums tend to increase co-payments or cut insurance coverage benefits for medical, vision and dental services. As a result, parents pay more for uninsured medical expenses for the children. How does the increase in uninsured medical costs for the children impact Minnesota divorce agreements? Child support calculations in Minnesota are based upon an […]
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