How is a divorce granted in Minnesota? Will I have to go to Court?
If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to divorce, you may have many questions about the path forward. The logistics of a divorce can be complicated, as you and your soon to be ex-spouse must make many important decisions about your future. You may assume that you will have to go to court in order to settle the terms of your divorce. While this is one option for resolving the terms of your divorce, the Minnesota courts actually encourage couples to first try to settle the disputes related to your divorce using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, such as divorce mediation instead of going through the traditional court system. Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn can help you determine the best path for you and your divorcing spouse and assist you in the decision Read Full Post
The number of single parent families in our country has increased in the last century. In fact, globally, between 25-33% of all families are headed by the mother. This can be the result of the death of a parent, a divorce or separation, or the birth of kids from non-married couples. Child support is an important factor to consider if you are a single parent. Raising a child on your own can be extremely difficult and the fact is that it is the responsibility of BOTH parents to financial support their kids, based on their income.
You may know Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC, for their reputation as excellent lawyers and mediators. We also emphasized a more general approach to serving people with a broad range of legal assistance needs. One such area, which few people want to plan for, but require more thought, is Nursing Home Planning. If you are responsible for an older parent or other loved-one, and live in the Coon Rapids area, contact our team today. Our staff will help you create a plan that ensures that your loved-one is properly cared for and all financial considerations are addressed.
In many areas of divorce law, child custody seems as if it’s a battle. There seems to be a winner and a loser, a right and a wrong. It’s almost as if there is no chance for a grey area. While in some cases this may be true, it doesn’t always have to be. At Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, we put our efforts into a child focused custody agreement and place the needs of the child at the forefront of the decision making process. When a divorce or even a loss happens, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of 
