by Carol Mayer | Jan 8, 2011 | Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized
You do not need an attorney to get an Order for Protection (OFP). You certainly may feel more comfortable with an attorney on your side, and you would likely benefit from the counsel and advice an attorney could provide. But I understand, attorneys are expensive,...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 5, 2011 | Child Support, Custody, Family Law, Parenting Time (Visitation)
You and your partner just had a fight. It was awful. There was a lot of yelling, name calling, and nasty accussations. You’ve had that kind of fight before, but this time was different. This time your partner actually hurt you, or did something that made you...
by Carol Mayer | Dec 31, 2010 | Family Law
Property Division in Minnesota The marriage is over and the two of you are trying to figure out who gets what. The first thing you should know is that the two of you can agree to divide your property however you want. You can agree to divide it equally, with each of...
by Carol Mayer | Dec 29, 2010 | Divorce, Family Law
You are finally divorced. The drama is over and you’re ready to get on with your life, drama free. As part of the deal, your ex was ordered to pay off certain debts that were originally taken out in both of your names. For example a credit card, car loan, or...
by Carol Mayer | Nov 18, 2010 | Divorce, Family Law
You and your spouse have decided to call it quits. After months of negotiating your divorce is “final,” and in your hands is an official court order awarding you one half of your ex-spouse’s retirement / pension account. Wonderful! ...
by Carol Mayer | Nov 16, 2010 | Divorce, Family Law
I receive a few telephone calls each month from people who want to get divorced without an attorney. They call me because they are not really sure if it can be done. I am here to tell you that it can. If you and your spouse are in agreement on everything from who...
