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More Recent Changes to Child Support Laws

January 17th, 2023
Posted By
Christine Callahan
Contributor: Christine Callahan
Child support guidelines have changed in Minnesota effective for all orders issued after January 1, 2023 (see post from January 14, 2023). In addition to the changed guidelines, the 2021 legislation a… Read More
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Categories: Articles, Child Support

Financial Disputes Settled in an FENE

January 8th, 2014
Posted By
Christine Callahan
Child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and business valuations are just some of the financial issues which might need to be settled during a divorce. Parties who are willing to partici… Read More
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Categories: Articles, Child Support, Divorce Process in Minnesota

Can Working Over-time Work Against Your Child Support Case?

September 13th, 2013
Posted By
Christine Callahan
When determining child support, Minnesota law states there is a presumption that every parent can work 40 hours a week (unless there is a disability, or a few other exceptions). If a parent chooses to… Read More
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Are Commissions and Bonuses Income for Child Support Calculations?

September 8th, 2013
Posted By
Christine Callahan
How do commissions and bonuses factor into child support when they vary month to month and year to year? When determining child support, the court determines the gross income for each party, and then… Read More
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Categories: Child Support