If you are concerned about spousal maintenance, you should call me (divorce attorney Dan Fiskum) to set up a free initial consultation. The post MINNESOTA DIVORCE AND SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

As you know, April 17 is fast approaching and federal and state income tax returns will soon become due.  (Usually the due date is April 15, but it's been extended by the IRS because the 15th falls on a weekend in 2018.) Occasionally I get questions about divorce and the filing of income tax returns. [...] The post Minnesota Divorce and Income Taxes appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

In Minnesota, divorce courts divide property "equitably."  This that means property is divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. For property that has high value - real estate, a business, or other investments - generally an appraiser is hired to determine the property's value.  Often the appraiser is neutral, meaning that both parties agree to the [...] The post Minnesota Divorce and Dividing Property appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

It is important that you understand the Early Neutral Evaluation process in order to have the greatest chance of being successful in your divorce case. The post Divorce and the Early Neutral Evaluation Process appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

Divorce and Men's Rights, Divorce and Women's Rights. The post Divorce and Parental Rights appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

Changes to divorce law in Minnesota The post Divorce Lawyer Near Me appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

Minnesota divorce courts continue to operate during the shutdown.  The courthouses themselves are closed, except for a very few "super high priority" cases.  The current order issued by the Minnesota chief justice has the courthouses closed until May 18, 2020. But divorce cases themselves are proceeding.  The only thing that has changes is "how." Before [...] The post Current Minnesota Divorce appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

the mistake that most people make is not adequately preparing for the Early Neutral Evaluation. The post Minnesota Divorce and Parenting Time appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more

There are two counties in Minnesota in which both judges and referees preside over divorce cases. These are Hennepin County and Ramsey County.  Practically speaking, judges and referees have the same amount of authority.  They both conduct hearings and trials and issue orders.  Orders issued by referees have to be reviewed and approved by a [...] The post Minnesota Divorce Judges and Referees appeared first on Child Custody Specialist, Property Division Expert, and Alimony Guardian | Family Lawyer Dan Fiskum, Minnetonka Family Law ..read more