Parties do not have to file for divorce in the state in which they were married. However, Minnesota has specific residency requirements that must be met in order for a person to file for divorce in a Minnesota court. A person may file for a divorce in Minnesota if: One ...
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is a governmental plan. Benefits payable by PERA include pension benefits and disability benefits. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, PERA is exempt from the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) law. In 1987, Minnesota passed a law permitting the division of public pension plans in ...
Marital property is any property that is acquired during the marriage. If during your marriage you and your spouse purchase a home, then this home is considered “marital property.” If during the marriage, you start a new job and receive a retirement account through your position, the retirement account is considered ...
