Generally, I am in favor of settling cases amicably, when ever that is possible. There is a saying among lawyers and judges that a bad settlement is often better than a good decision from the court. In part, this is because it is impossible for the court, after a contested trial, to draft an order [...]
Well, the 2011 Superbowl, the annual football game of the century, has finally come and gone and Green Bay is victorious. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Vikings were again unavailable to play in the Superbowl this year, but since I have lots of friends in Wisconsin I'm glad they got to win it. So what does the [...]
Often I am asked about which parent is entitled to claim the income tax dependency exemption for minor children after divorce. The answer is "it depends." In Minnesota, the divorce court may award the right to claim the income tax dependency exemption to either parent. Courts frequently allocate the exemptions equally, provide that both parents [...]
My recent blog post on the future of divorce in Minnesota has received a lot of attention. I am hopeful that the folks at the Minnesota state legislature understand the severe economic pressure that the Minnesota court system is under. While I like to remain apolitical in this blog, it is nonetheless true that the [...]
