Greenwood, MN Divorce Attorney

Marital property is any property purchased or acquired by either party during the marriage. Minnesota doesn't recognize community property, so the division of marital property can be based on your contributions. You and your spouse can divide your property as you like.

However, larger purchases, such as real estate and investments, can be more complex. Fortunately, a good Greenwood Divorce Lawyer can help, and the legal team at M. Sue Wilson Law Offices has experience dealing with complex cases that implicate various forms of assets..

If you or your spouse entered your marriage with significant assets, you may have signed a prenuptial agreement, often called “antenuptial” agreements in Minnesota. Prenups lay out how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce. Minnesota state law requires all prenups to be overseen by a notary and two witnesses.

Our team of experts will be able to analyze every detail of your prenup, including its validity and enforceability. We can also seek out hidden or forgotten property you or your spouse might have. If you're planning to get married, we can also help you draft a prenuptial agreement.

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a court-mandated payment from one spouse to another after or during a divorce. The court will consider several factors when determining an appropriate amount, including:

• How long you were married
• Education levels
• Physical health
• Financial resources and needs
• Career sacrifices you or your spouse made

Whether spousal maintenance is temporary or indefinite will depend on the court's decision, as well as any prenup spousal maintenance you previously agreed upon. All amounts will be based on fair and equitable findings.

1. Sue Wilson Law Offices is highly skilled at guaranteeing fairness regarding prenup spousal maintenance payments. We strive for fairness for all parties, which will make for smoother divorce proceedings.

Child custody is one of the most emotionally challenging parts of divorce. However, despite everything you and your spouse disagree on, it's likely that the one thing you agree on is your child's welfare. However, if disagreements arise regarding child custody, the court will always rule in favor of the child's stability.

M. Sue Wilson Law Offices will always fight with your child's best interest at heart. If a decision can't be reached through mediation, the court may assign a neutral party to offer an assessment. We'll help guide you through the process each step of the way.

Child visitation is commonly referred to as “parenting time.” Regardless of who has physical custody of the child, there will be a parenting time schedule in place that dictates how much time the child spends with either parent. Individual parenting time allows each parent to bond with your child one-on-one as you enter this new phase in your life.

As each divorce is unique, parenting time schedules aren't always black and white. There are many variations of parenting time schedules. In some cases, the courts might only allow supervised visitation. If that's the case, a neutral third party must be present when the non-custodial parent has your child. Whatever your circumstances, we'll help you and your spouse develop a schedule that works for each of you.

Child support is another common factor involved in a divorce. Child support typically falls into three categories: basic, child care, and medical. We'll help ensure you get the correct amount for all three. The courts will determine how much the non-custodial parent will pay for all child-related expenses. These expenses include:

• Clothing
• Housing
• Activities
• Education
• Transportation
• Healthcare
• Food

If you're unclear on how much child support you or your spouse are entitled to, we are willing and able to conduct the calculation and any necessary negotiations.