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Learn More About The Laws Affecting Your Case

While there’s no substitute for hiring an experienced lawyer, learning about the laws that affect your case is empowering. At Sheridan & Dulas, P.A., we regularly publish blogs about topics such as DUI/DWI, family law, and more. Our goal is to make complex legal topics simple so that you can make informed decisions about your specific case.

Minnesota Courts Can Sanction Spouses Who Hide Assets

Detecting fraud in divorce proceedings can be difficult. An attorney with experience in family law matters can often alert a client to the telltale signs of asset depletion.

How Divorce Affects A Minnesota Estate Plan

When a Minnesota resident gets divorced, one question that often comes up is the effect of the divorce on their estate plan. Learn more here.

Should You Pair Premarital Counseling with a Prenup?

Many engaged couples choose to take advantage of premarital counseling sessions before they say “I do.” Choosing to engage in premarital counseling is almost always a healthy, proactive choice. However, this particular kind of counseling may not always be enough to adequately prepare individuals for the rights and responsibilities afforded to married couples. It is therefore important that engaged couples also sit down to discuss the possibility of executing prenuptial agreements before their big day.

Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Discourage Infidelity

While it may be difficult to prevent a husband or wife from cheating, a prenuptial agreement may act as a deterrent or at least help ensure a non-cheating spouse will profit handsomely.

Do Minnesota Courts Favor Joint Custody?

Do courts in Minnesota favor joint custody? The answer depends on whether one is talking about joint legal custody or joint physical custody. Learn more here.

Does Minnesota recognize common law marriage?

In a few states, marriage-like protections are granted to partners in a cohabiting relationship. In Minnesota, however, an unmarried couple has no rights to each other’s property unless both parties sign a written contract.

Minnesota Woman Gets Prison For Violating Parental Rights

Violating a child custody or parenting time order can have serious consequences — from being found in contempt of court to receiving less parenting time, and even losing custody rights. In extreme cases, the consequences can include criminal charges and, if convicted, jail time.

What Happens When A Spouse Doesn't Answer The Divorce Petition?

Learn more about what happens when a spouse does not answer the divorce petition from experienced divorce attorneys at Sheridan & Dulas, PC.

Do Rapists Have Parental Rights In Minnesota?

In this blog post, learn more about if rapists have parental rights in Minnesota from experienced attorneys at Sheridan & Dulas, PC.

How Does The Discovery Process Work In A Minnesota Divorce?

Pre-trial discovery is a set of procedures for the exchange of information between the parties to a civil case. In this blog post, learn more about how the discovery process works in a Minnesota divorce.

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