You could worry about a host of consequences if you have fallen behind on child support, from your driving privileges to your reputation and the threat of arrest. If you enjoy traveling to other countries or you need to go abroad for business, you need to understand...
Child Support
Can you change child support amounts after divorce?
If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge may have taken many factors into account when setting payment amounts. In addition to your children’s educational, housing, and health care needs, the court may have reviewed the income and other financial...
Baseball star sued for child support
Minnesota residents may be familiar with Miguel Cabrera's exploits on the baseball diamond. However, the Detroit Tigers star made news off the field earlier in 2017 when a woman filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court. The suit alleges that Cabrera fathered a...
Child support largest cause of wage garnishments
A middle-aged male worker at a Minnesota manufacturing plant has a high chance of having his wages garnished. A study that looked at the payroll data of 12 million workers nationwide in 2016 revealed that 26 percent of Midwestern men ages 35 to 55 employed in...
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna reach agreement
Minnesota reality TV fans may be happy to hear that Rob Kardashian has reached an agreement with Blac Chyna over the support of their 1-year-old daughter. The terms of the deal were agreed upon in mid-September. According to media reports, the former couple will share...
High child support payments after divorce
Divorcing parents in Minnesota often express concern about child custody and support issues. This is particularly true in a high asset divorce, but can also present issues for parents of more modest means. One reason for concern and contention over child support...
DNA testing can make a clear case for child support
For parents dealing with child support disputes in Minnesota, one key tool that could help to lead to a resolution could be a DNA paternity test. These tests have an accuracy level of over 99.99 percent, and they can conclusively establish paternity of the child in...
Modifying a child support order due to financial changes
If a Minnesota parent responsible for paying child support suddenly gets a new job that pays less, they should be aware that their support payments will not immediately change as well. Failing to meet child support obligations could result in legal consequences. If...
Child support agreements
In many cases, one Minnesota parent may be required to pay child support to the other parent following a divorce. There are a few ways that parents can come to an agreement regarding child support. These include informal negotiations, out-of-court alternative dispute...
The role of the state in child support payments
Minnesota parents who are divorced may have a formal child support agreement in place. This means the state will be in charge of disbursing child support payments as well as enforcing payment. If the parent receiving child support also gets welfare in the form of...