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There are many legitimate reasons you might fall behind on child support. You may have lost your job or taken on debt that ballooned payments and made it difficult for you to keep up. Some parents paying child support also opt for child support garnishments, because...

Filing for divorce can seem daunting, but perhaps, it can seem less so when one understands the basics in our state. First, our state does not call divorce, divorce. Instead, the term here is, “Dissolution of Marriage.” Regardless of the name though, it is still the...

Child custody is a concern that may come up for many parents in Minnesota at some point. Because it is an important concern, it is helpful for parents to know how child custody is determined in Minnesota. Child custody, both physical and legal custody of the child, is...

In 2020, there is no alimony deduction. In 2018, the alimony deduction that was available was the same that had been part of divorce planning strategies for over seven decades. The deduction had allowed the ex-spouse paying support to deduct it on their taxes. That...

Your friends called you last night and thought it would be a great time to head to a local bar. They knew that you liked to drink, and you were excited to get a night out to relax. You also believed that they would have a designated driver to help get you from point A...

When going through a divorce, one of the most complex issues to deal with is the division of assets. In Minnesota, community property is not recognized. This means that marital assets are not subject to a 50/50 split between divorcing spouses. Instead, assets are...

Spousal support is an important support for some spouses going through divorce. For many people, spousal support is the difference between being able to afford to take time to find a job or having to rely on others. The goal of spousal support is to provide support to...

While people sometimes talk about bankruptcy as if it is an extremely negative situation, the reality is that bankruptcy can help many people get their finances back in order. If you are someone who is struggling with debt, then bankruptcy might be the right option...

If you work in agriculture, you may have a farm and support the community through producing products such as wheat or meats. Perhaps you run a family fisherman business, but it only supports you during a few peak months of the year. Whatever the case is, if you are...

You always knew that your credit cards were a great way to help in times of crisis, but, over time, they became a crisis of their own. They grew in number and, because you did pay on time, you received high credit lines. You spent on them little by little, but now,...