Minnesota parents who have been involved in divorce disputes might sympathize with the issues that have been grabbing headlines in the ongoing battle between rapper and reality television star Master P and his estranged wife. According to TMZ, the wife received a...
Child Support
Facts about paying child support
Whether they are divorced or were never married, Minnesota parents should know some facts about child support. For those who are unwed, it is important to establish paternity as early as possible so that the child can begin receiving support from the father. A mother...
Charlie Sheen files for child support reduction
Minnesota residents may have recent read media reports indicating that the former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen had filed papers seeking to have the $55,000 in child support he pays to his former wife Brooke Mueller each month reduced. It has since emerged...
How the IRS treats child support payments
Minnesota residents may not be aware that the Internal Revenue Service treats spousal support and child support payments very differently. Spouses who pay alimony can include these payments among their deductible expenses when they prepare their personal income tax...
Child support a significant part of many family incomes
Parents in Minnesota who are divorcing and will receive child support join millions of other families in the United States who depend on those payments. Based on a 2014 survey, the U.S. Census Bureau found that around 25 percent of children under the age of 21 lived...
Falling behind on child support? You could face serious penalties
In our last post, we discussed the fact that in Minnesota, parents can be denied education grants if they are behind on child support payments. However, this is just one penalty that can be triggered when support payments are missed. There are a number of ways that...
Having back-due child support can lead to student grant holds
When a person is experiencing difficulties when it comes to paying child support, it is vital for them to not ignore the problem and simply hope it will resolve itself. Ignoring the problem could result in a person building up significant past-due child support. This...
Federal government involved in child support laws in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the federal government has a say in what child support laws are passed. In 1975, the federal government became involved and enacted laws that established a uniform minimum standard that all state systems needed to adhere to. The goal was to avoid so many...
The holidays can pose financial challenges for single parents
Keeping up with the everyday expenses of one's family can sometimes be difficult. Single parents in particular can face significant challenges when it comes to this. Many things can impact how strong of a position a single parent is in when it comes to being able to...
How expensive of a place is Minnesota for families?
Some places can be more expensive for families than others. This is because area economic conditions and other factors can cause there to be quite a bit of variation between different geographic areas in what sorts of costs families face in connection to typical...