When parties reach a negotiation impasse, I often hear one party say “Let’s just go to trial and have the Judge decide that.” Unfortunately the parties don’t often realize just how long they will be waiting.
After a trial the judge has up to 90 days (3 months!) to make the [...]

In case you haven’t heard, the court system (like everything else) is broke.   Starting July 1, 2009, Minnesota court filing fees will be increases.  The new family court filing fees for most of the state (Hennepin County tends to run higher by $2) will be:

$400 Divorce Filing Fee (previously $330) – In most cases each [...]

Many times I will hear a party say “we’ll just let the judge decide that.”  Very few people realize just how long they will be waiting for the judge to decide.
The courts want parties to be able to work out their disagreements and resolve everything.  Before the judge will hear your case, you are expected [...]

Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it can be especially trying for people dealing with the emotionally charged issues of divorce and child custody.  It may help reduce the stress if you’re aware of what you can expect from the different types of events held in [...]

So, after getting over the shock of court filing fees, it is important to know that the court filing fees may be waived if you are unable to afford them. This is called In Forma Pauperis (IFP). In order to qualify for in forma pauperis, you must complete an Affidavit for Proceeding [...]