Can My Ex Quit Their Job to Avoid Paying Child Support?
December 8, 2012 - A common question is whether someone is allowed to quit their job or switch to a lower paying job, and thus lower their child support obligation. Generally, a person is not allowed to take such action. Child support modifications are governed by Minn. Stat. 518A.39. The statute ...
Quick Tip: Don't Delay Filing Child Support Modification Proceedings
May 14, 2012 - In Minnesota, child support obligations can only be retroactively modified from the date that a motion for child support modification is pending, i.e. from the date that service is made upon the other parties to the action. Therefore, it is vital to seek modification of child support as soo...
Basics of Establishing Child Support in Minnesota
January 6, 2012 - The parents of minor children (under 18) have a duty to provide financial support for their children. When people get divorced, legally separated, or have their marriage annulled, the court must enter a "just and proper" order for the payment of child support. New child support laws b...
Modifying Child Support in Minnesota
October 18, 2011 - Parents have a duty to financially support their minor children. Child support is more important than any other financial obligation in the eyes of the courts. The court's primary concern in all family law cases is the welfare and best interests of any minor children involve...