MN Divorce and Retirement Assets

Recently I was asked whether re-marriage can affect a person's entitlement to receive retirement assets that were divided pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order as part of a divorce decree.  The answer is "No." Here's the background: in Minnesota, assets acquired during a marriage generally are considered "marital" property.  Exceptions include inheritances, gifts made [...]

Minnesota Government Shutdown

Like most Minnesotans, whether Republican or Democrat, I do not like to see our state government shut down.  I hope our elected representatives do what needs to be done to get our state open for business again. The Minnesota court system will remain open for now.  It is possible that some services might be curtailed, [...]

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