On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Jul 11, 2016 | Property Division
A divorce is typically the culmination of a longstanding conflict between spouses. And throughout the divorce process, there will be a number of potentially contentious issues to resolve, one of which is property division. On the surface, it may seem that men and...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Jun 3, 2016 | Property Division
If you are in the process of getting divorced, you are likely aware that you have issues that must be resolved. In fact, a divorce could end up occupying a large portion of your time until the final decree is signed. This is because you are essentially reorganizing...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Mar 22, 2016 | Property Division
If you got married without a prenuptial agreement, and regret not getting one, don’t worry. It is not too late to protect your finances in writing in case you ever must get divorced.Just as a “pre”nuptial agreement is drawn up before you and your...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Feb 10, 2016 | Property Division
We have spoken before in this bog about prenuptial agreements, and how they give numerous Minnesotans reassurance that they will not lose valuable assets if they get divorced someday. While a prenup is a good idea for many couples, it is also a legal contract that...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Dec 16, 2015 | Property Division
Like most states, Minnesota uses the “equitable division” standard when splitting up marital property during a divorce. It is important to remember that, in this context, “equitable” does not automatically mean “equal,” though in...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Sep 30, 2015 | Property Division
So, you have found “the One.” The person you want to spend the rest of your life with. The two of you have are deeply in love and cannot imagine ever being apart. Why would you ever consider a prenuptial agreement, let alone the possibility of...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Sep 22, 2015 | Property Division
Detectives on television shows like “CSI” and “Bones” use a Hollywood version of forensic science to solve crimes, and this is likely the version most people are aware of — examining a murder victim’s body and collecting DNA from...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Aug 14, 2015 | Property Division
There are a few things that every divorce that takes place in Minnesota has in common. The most obvious thing is that the parties are spouses, and at least one spouse no longer wishes to be married to the other.Then there is division of property. Virtually every...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Jul 28, 2015 | Property Division
As we discussed in this blog back in December, many pet owners in Minnesota feel nearly as close to their pets as they do to their children. But unlike with children, divorce law does not provide for “dog custody.” Instead, companion animals are considered...
On behalf of Marvin Law Office, L.L.C. | Jul 15, 2015 | Property Division
As the old saying goes, the only certainties in life are death and taxes. No marriage is guaranteed to last, but you can rest assured that you will have to pay taxes, whether you are married or divorced.Actually, going through divorce can affect how much you owe in...