May I Kick My Spouse out of the House and Change the Locks?

If you’re thinking about kicking your spouse out of the house and changing the locks, read my response to this FAQ: “May I Kick My Spouse Out of the House and Change the Locks?

May I Contest the Divorce Itself?

People assume that there’s absolutely no legal basis for contesting the divorce itself, and that they have no alternative but to agree to it. This is DEAD WRONG! I discuss the law and practical application of it in my response to this FAQ: “May I Contest the Divorce Itself?

Is There Bias Against Fathers or In Favor of Mothers?

So many fathers come in thinking they’re done for. So many mothers come in thinking they’ve got it made. I discuss the fallacy in both lines of thinking, in this FAQ: “Is There Bias Against Fathers or in Favor of Mothers?

How Will Mental Illness Affect My Custody Case?

To better understand how mental illness impacts child custody cases, read my response to this FAQ: “How Will Mental Illness Affect My Custody Case?

How Much Compromise is Reasonable?

When compromising to reach a settlement, it’s important to know where you stand should the matter be litigated. Knowing the likely range of litigated outcomes will help you decide how much compromise is reasonable. I have published a detailed answer to this FAQ here: “How Much Compromise is Reasonable?

How Important is the Physical Custody Label?

The importance of the physical custody label (joint versus sole), is a subject that is under debate in the family law bar. I address this frequently asked question at length here: “How Important is the Physical Custody Label?

How Do I Prove My Spouse is Crazy?

In today’s FAQ posting I answer the question: “How Do I Prove My Spouse Is Crazy?

How Do I Protect Myself Against False Abuse Allegations?

Far too often than should be the case, I am asked by a client how to protect against falls abuse allegations, due to legitimate fears of being falsely accused. I answer the question to this FAQ here: “How Do I Protect Against Fall Abuse Allegations?

How Do I Prepare for Imminent Divorce?

If divorce appears imminent, there are a number of steps that one should seriously consider taking to protect yourself and prepare yourself. I discuss these in a detailed response to the following FAQ: “How Do I Prepare for Imminent Divorce?

Does Minnesota have a Divorce Waiting Period?

Minnesota does not have a divorce waiting period, but there is a 6-month residency requirement. I discuss both issues, as well as a work-around solution for the 6-month residency requirement, in response to the following FAQ: “Does Minnesota Have A Divorce Waiting Period?

Can I Close Joint Credit Card Accounts?

Unless you really need the credit yourself, it is generally a good idea to close joint credit card accounts pending divorce, to prevent your spouse from racking up debt in your name in a pre-divorce buying spree, which happens all the time. I discuss this topic and the related law in my response to this FAQ: “Can I Close Joint Credit Card Accounts?