by Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn | Jan 1, 2014 | Family Law & Divorce, Spousal Maintenance
For a little while, Minnesota divorce attorneys had access to a computer program which they could use to help negotiate whether one party was entitled to spousal maintenance and, if so, how much and for how long. This program has long since disappeared, but I do...
by Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn | Dec 20, 2013 | Family Law & Divorce
Recently I was provided with a list of psychotropic medications that are commonly used to address mental health issues. The handout listed 27 different formulations used to treat depression. I do not always remember to ask my clients about their mental health...
by Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn | Dec 17, 2013 | General Law
Parents must take care to avoid bleeding their own personal pain and hurt onto their children when separating. In many cases, one partner is leaving and has ‘left’ the relationship emotionally months or even years previously. This leaves the other partner bewildered...
by Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn | Apr 25, 2013 | Family Law & Divorce
I have a philosophy about the use of Minnesota’s ICAN legal forms for divorce: if you have been married for less than 2 years, do not have significant joint debt, real estate, or children, USE THE FORMS! The amount of money you will pay for divorce attorneys...
by Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn | Apr 17, 2013 | Family Law & Divorce, General Law
As an attorney practicing in Minnesota (and as a native Minnesotan), I am always bumping up against the ‘Minnesota Nice’ concept and a real difficulty delivering bad news to clients. If clients and attorneys cannot settle their divorce or custody...