By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: How long does it take to get a divorce?

A:  Once the case is filed, the Minnesota courts try to move cases along as quickly as possible.  However,

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: Can my spouse stop me from getting a divorce?

A:  No.  If one spouse refuses to agree to a divorce, the other spouse will still be able to proceed with the divorce.

Letty M-S Van Ert is an associate attorney at Tuft & Lach, PLLC located in Maplewood, MN. In addition to representing clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, divorce and other family law matters, she is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral (mediator) serving clients in Roseville, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Oakdale, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas.

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: What are the grounds for divorce in Minnesota?

A:  Some states are "fault" states, and other states like Minnesota, are "no fault" sates.  In a "fault" state, a person seeking a divorce has to prove some reason for the divorce,

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: Do I have to go to court to get a divorce?

A:  It depends.  In most counties in Minnesota, if each spouse is represented by an attorney and the parties have come

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: How much does it cost to get a divorce?

A:  The answer to this question varies widely depending on the complexities of the case, including whether the case is high

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: My ex-husband has remarried, making his household income much higher.  Can my ex-husband's new wife's income be considered for purposes of calculating child support?

A: No. When a parent remarries, that parent's spouse's income cannot be considered in determining a child support obligation.

Letty M-S Van Ert is an associate attorney at Tuft & Lach, PLLC located in Maplewood, MN. In addition to representing clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, divorce and other family law matters, she is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral (mediator) serving clients in Stillwater, Oakdale, Woodbury, North Saint Paul, Roseville, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas.

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: My financial circumstances have changed and now I am having trouble keeping up with my child support obligation.  What can I do?

A: You can bring a motion to the court and ask for a modification of your child support obligation.  Minnesota law states that a child

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: My ex has not been paying me child support as ordered by the Court.  What are my collection options?

A:   Child Support Enforcement Services. You can contact your county’s child support office and apply for child support

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q: What is the difference between an antenuptial and a postnuptial agreement?

A: An antenuptial agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement) is a contract a man and woman enter into

By: Letty M-S Van Ert

Q:  My ex-spouse was awarded our homestead as part of our divorce.  If I sign a Quit Claim Deed following my divorce, will that remove me from responsibility on the mortgage?

A:  No. Signing a Quit Claim Deed following a divorce will not remove an owner from responsibility on the mortgage.  Signing a Quit