Beginning Aug. 1, 2016, spousal maintenance in Minnesota can be reduced, suspended, reserved, or terminated if a person receiving maintenance lives (certain relatives excepted) with another adult. Minnesota will join more than a dozen other states that currently consider “cohabitation” in … more

In August 2014, Anderson Larson Saunders & Klaassen, p.l.l.p. prevailed in a Probate Trial.  Anderson Larson represented members of the Estate who alleged that the Personal Representative of the Estate had breached the Personal Representative’s fiduciary duties by mismanaging the … more

A recent study in Business Insider, using census data from the Minnesota Population Center’s Integrated Public Microdata Sample project, has offered some insight into when people are most likely to file for a divorce. Researchers looked at the outcome of … more

Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally turbulent process. It can be understandably difficult to keep it together while you are going through the process, especially when you still have so many other aspects of life to worry about. However, … more

If you are trying to work out a child custody arrangement with your former partner, there is a chance you will be subject to a child custody evaluation as part of court proceedings. In such a situation, you would sit … more

When you receive a formal request (petition) for child support, it is important to respond promptly and appropriately. Remember: every child has a fundamental right to support from both of his or her parents. Courts take this parental responsibility seriously, … more