Category: Family Law
Can My Spouse Use Recorded Conversations and Messages in Court?
April 12, 2018 | Elizabeth A. SchadingWhen you are going through a divorce from your spouse, it can be a long and drawn out process, as well as distressing for everyone involved. Unfortunately, some marriages can break down and turn nasty in proceedings, especially if there has been infidelity or disagreement over assets. This means that the other spouse may turn to different forms of evidence to prove their point and things can get heated. One of the common questions that arises in divorce proceedings is whether recorded conversations and messages can be used in court against the other person. In the modern and digital age, we leave an electronic trail where everything we say is collected and cannot easily disappear. This means that spouses want to use social media posts, text messages and audio clips against the other party in a divorce as evidence. So, the question is; is my spouse allowed to use these recorded media and messages against me? Under federal law, wiretapping is illegal. This is when you secretly monitor someone’s phone call and eavesdrop on their conversation. The people that are involved in the phone call are not aware you are listening and that is what makes it illegal. Of course, forms of hacking into your phone or social media accounts to reveal…
Read MoreHow Can a Family Law Attorney Help Me?
February 27, 2018 | Elizabeth A. SchadingWe all know that when you go through family disputes, they are tough and can really put a strain on your life. Your emotions run high and it can be difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel. But, this is where a family attorney comes in. An attorney provides you with the representation you need to get through the legal issues that can accompany divorce, child custody and support, helping to reduce this strain and reach the best solution for you. Whether it is negotiating with the other party or creating a settlement plan, a family attorney Coon Rapids is exactly what you need when you are dealing with domestic problems. So, let’s take a more detailed look into how a family law attorney can help you. Divorce Divorces are not only upsetting and an emotional time in people’s lives, but they also cause a lot of upheaval and big changes. This means that it is easy for things to get complicated and a family attorney in Coon Rapids is always recommended to help the husband or wife through the divorce process. Every case will be different, with property that has to be divided, as well as cars, pensions and other assets. Of course, things are not always…
Read MoreCan International Laws Affect My Divorce?
October 23, 2017 | Elizabeth A. SchadingGoing through a divorce is a very difficult time in many people’s life and not something we ever plan to deal with. This means that the process can often be stressful and tense for both partners and will involve sorting out property, valuables and making the best arrangements for the children going forward. Often it can take months before a divorce is final due to the complexity of the circumstances. In Minnesota, a divorce is called Dissolution of Marriage and unfortunately, problems often arise concerning property and children and who is entitled to receive the property and have custody. Yet, sometimes there are more complications that arise before sorting out issues concerning the marriage. The most common scenario that can make divorce proceedings tricky is when one of the partners has maintained citizenship or has residence in another country that has a different jurisdiction. This will mean that the question of international law pops up before anything can be dealt with, which will require the courts to decide what state or country can grant and finalize the divorce. After all, laws are very specific to each state and country, which means issues in divorces will be resolved differently from country to country. Generally, it will depend on where the divorce paperwork is filed…
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