Income Share Model. Many parents assume that child support is only based on the obligor or non-custodial parent's gross monthly income. Minnesota, along with many other states, applies what is called the income-shares model. Under this model, child support is based on both parents' incomes. Even if one parent is not working, income ...
An appeal is a very technical and potential very expensive process. In addition to attorneys' fees for drafting the pleadings, the parties must also pay for: Transcripts for Court Hearings Filing Fees Appearance by the Attorney for the Oral Argument And Possibly Appellate Mediation And in the end, that party may lose ...
Minnesota has a strong migrant worker community, primarily due to the farming needs and processing plants across the state. Some estimate that more than 20,000 migrant workers are employed in Minnesota each year. While (obviously) not all migrant workers are "illegal" workers, such a large migration community may raise the question: are ...
Often in workers' comp cases, employees are not awarded enough compensation for their medical needs. Minnesota work comp laws are very complicated. As a result, many workers are taken advantage of by their employers, and required to pay for pricey prescriptions and medical appointments. Don't be fooled. If you're injured at ...
A Financial Early Neutral Evaluation is one avenue you can explore when attempting to settle disputes relating to spousal maintenance, child support, or the division of property. Oftentimes, the neutral will instruct all parties to bring specific financial documents to the FENE. However, it is your responsibility to bring these materials. Below ...
