In the previous post I talked about the divorce Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Service of these documents is the event that commences a divorce proceeding in Minnesota. A person who is served with a Summons and Petition has 30 days in which to serve an Answer. If he or she does not [...]
People sometimes ask me for advice on how to pick a divorce attorney in Minnesota. Usually these are people who have never needed an attorney in the past. They have no experience with the legal system, no experience with attorneys, and have no idea where to begin. Generally speaking, it is best if a person like [...]
Hi Everyone-- Today I don't have any particularly profound comments about divorce in Minnesota. I want to wish my friends, followers and clients a Happy New Year. If you are one of my clients, you need to know that no matter how difficult your personal situation is at the moment, things do get better. I've [...]
Do divorce attorneys use negotiating tricks? Yes. Not all of them, but a lot of them. After all, they went to law school, they are attorneys, and they want to get the best deal for their client in any (legal) way they can. Many attorneys who use "positional bargaining" tactics use various "tricks" to try [...]
