Minnesota Divorce Law

<h2> <center> In re the Marriage of De’Vondre Ke’ne Campbell V. Nicole Lee Campbell </h2> </center>

Shakopee, Minnesota, family law lawyers presented the parties in divorce. On September 4, 2025, respondent De’Vondre Ke’ne Campbell filed a petition for dissolution of the parties’ marriage. On November 10, 2025, respondent filed a motion to order a partial distribution of marital assets from the parties’ joint accounts pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 518.58, subd. 3(b) (2024)... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Craig Jerald Mackey v. Beth Ann Mackey

<h2><br> Grand Rapids, Minnesota family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> </h2><br> Craig Jerald Mackey and Beth Ann Mackey married in Minnesota in 1987 and had two adult children together. For most of the marriage, Craig was employed as an electrical lineman, while Beth Ann worked a variety of jobs. Craig consistently earned a higher wage than Beth Ann did.<br> <br> O... More...

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In re Custody of A.J.-E.L. William Robert Laurie v. Brittany Elizabeth Nebel

Buffalo, Minnesota family law divorce lawyers represented Petitioner and Respondent in a child custody dispute.<br> <br> Father and mother have one joint minor child, who was born in 2017. The parties were never married to each other. In 2020, the district court granted mother a harassment restraining order (HRO) against father. Father then filed a petition to establish custody and parenting time.... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Donald Gerard Sauve v. Haley Marie Lindstrom, f/k/a Haley Marie Sauve

<h2><br> Mora, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution.<br> <h2><br> Appellant Donald Gerard Sauve and respondent Haley Marie Lindstrom married in 2000 and had nine children. The parties separated on October 20, 2021, and Sauve petitioned for dissolution on November 19, 2021, requesting joint legal custody, sole physical custody to Lindstrom, and one day of... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Donald Gerard Sauve v. Haley Marie Lindstrom, f/k/a Haley Marie Sauve

<h2><br> Mora, Minnesota family law lawyers represented husband and wife in a divorce.<br> </h2><br> Appellant Donald Gerard Sauve and respondent Haley Marie Lindstrom married in 2000 and had nine children. The parties separated on October 20, 2021, and Sauve petitioned for dissolution on November 19, 2021, requesting joint legal custody, sole physical custody to Lindstrom, and one day of parenti... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Stacy Ann Bednar v. Graig Richard Bednar

<h2><br> Minneapolis, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution.<br> </h2><br> <br> On June 11, 2005, appellant Craig Richard Bednar (husband) and respondent Stacy Ann Bednar (wife) were married. During the marriage, the parties had two children, OB, born in 2006, and EB, born in 2010. EB has special medical, mental-health, and educational needs.<br> <br> ... More...

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In re Marriage of Kyle Ryan Johnson v. Danielle Marie Gilbert

<h2><br> Minneapolis, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution action involving property division.<br> </h2><br> <br> Appellant Danielle Gilbert (wife) and respondent Kyle Johnson (husband) were married in October 2017. A few years later, in 2021, the parties purchased a home for $966,050. Because the listing price of the home was more than the parties could affo... More...

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Michelle Lynn Wilson v. Ryan Converse Wilson

<h2><br> Wright, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution case involving harassment.<br> <h2><br> <br> The parties dissolved their marriage, by stipulated findings of fact, conclusions of law, order for judgment, and judgment and decree in October 2017. Relevant to the arguments presented by husband in this matter, the parties "expressly waived any and all l... More...

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In re the Marriage of Andrew Jeffery Helmin and Yuemin Xu

<h2><br> Hastings, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the husband and wife in a marriage dissolution case involving child custody.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Father and mother married in 2017 and had a child who was born that same year. The parties began dissolution proceedings in 2018. The parties reached a settlement agreement on many issues, but proceeded to trial on childcare placement, intern... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Kelly John Brown v. Shawn Marie Brown

Minneapolis Minnesota family law lawyers represented parties in a divorce case.<br> <br> <br> Appellant-husband Kelly John Brown and respondent-wife Shawn Marie Brown married in 1992. Husband petitioned for dissolution in April 2019. The parties attended the initial case-management conference on June 10, 2019, which is the presumed valuation date for property-division purposes. Minn. Stat. § 51... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Mark David Plucinsk v. Ellen Marie Budzynski

Rochester, Minnesota family law lawyers represented parties in a divorce case.<br> <br> <br> Appellant and respondent were married for 22 years. Their marriage was dissolved in 2007 by a stipulated judgment and decree. Under that judgment and decree, appellant was ordered to pay respondent permanent maintenance in the amount of $3, 000 per month, which over time increased to $3, 666.20 per month ... More...

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In re: Brian A. Lerbakken, Debtor

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Security Bank & Trust Company vs. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. <table> <td>

Larkin drafted a will and revocable trust agreement for Gordon P. Savoie in 2009. <br> Following a number of specific bequests, Article 7 of the trust agreement directed that 45 <br> percent of the remaining trust assets be distributed to a beneficiary who was more than 37.5 <br> years younger than Savoie. As a result, the distribution was subject to a <br> generation-skipping transfer tax total... More...

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Michelle Beth Kremer vs. Robbie Michael Kremer <table> <td>

For almost three years, Robbie and Michelle lived together as a couple on a farm in <br> Fulda, Minnesota. Robbie owned and operated a farming enterprise. Michelle had three <br> children from a previous marriage. Robbie told Michelle that he would require an <br> antenuptial agreement if they ever married. Michelle was ambivalent about such an <br> agreement, and the parties did not discuss o... More...

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Thomas V. Engfer vs. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc.

Respondent Thomas V. Engfer ended his employment with General Dynamics <br> Advanced Information Systems, Inc., in December 2011. Thereafter, Engfer applied for <br> and received state unemployment benefits from appellant Department of Employment <br> and Economic Development (DEED), and supplemental unemployment benefits through <br> a plan offered by General Dynamics. DEED subsequently reviewe... More...

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United States v. John Joseph Waters, Jr.

John Waters first met Gerard Cafesjian in the early 90s. In 1994, Waters obtained a job at West Publishing, where Cafesjian served as a senior executive. In 1995, the company announced it was putting itself up for sale. In preparation for the sale, Cafesjian moved to Florida. Cafesjian soon retired, and, when Thomson Reuters purchased West, Cafesjian sold his shares for approximately $250 mill... More...

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Guardian Energy, LLC, Relator, vs. County of Waseca

In a proceeding before the Minnesota Tax Court, relator Guardian Energy, LLC, <br> challenged respondent Waseca County’s assessment of the value of its ethanol<br> production facility. In this appeal from the tax court’s order for judgment, Guardian <br> Energy argues that the tax court erred by (1) classifying 27 tanks1 used in the ethanol<br> production process as taxable real property and ... More...

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State of Minnesota v. Roger Earl Holland

Appellant Roger Earl Holland was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder<br> for the deaths of Margorie Holland and her unborn child.1<br> On appeal, Holland raises<br> three arguments. First, Holland argues that the district court erred in admitting evidence<br> from his cell phone, which he contends police illegally seized. Second, Holland argues<br> that the district court erred in admi... More...

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State of Minnesota v. Jeffery Trevino

The State of Minnesota charged Jeffery Trevino with homicide in conjunction with the death of his wife Kira Steger, age 30, whose body was found in the Mississippi river. The State alleged that Mr. Trevino was angry with his wife for having an affair and wanting a divorce. <br><br>Steger was last seen alive Feb. 21. Her abandoned car was found in a parking ramp at the Mall of America, where she wa... More...

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Marc John Laurent v. Melynda Alice Laurent

In this appeal from the district court's denial of appellant's motion to move the residence of the parties' children from Minnesota, appellant argues that the district court (1) failed to hold an evidentiary hearing on its removal determination; (2) relied on inadmissible statements made during the parties' participation in alternative-dispute-resolution processes in its decision; and (3) inadequa... More...

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Patti J. Sullivan v. Raymond Welsh

The Chapter 7 Trustee in the bankruptcy case of Mary Joan Lumbar appeals from the Bankruptcy Court's judgment in favor of the Debtor's parents on a fraudulent transfer action, holding that the Debtor could not fraudulently transfer property that would have been exempt. For the reasons that follow, the judgment is reversed and remanded for further findings.<br><br>FACTUAL BACKGROUND<br><br>The fact... More...

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American National Bank v. HRA for Brainerd

Appellant challenges the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of respondent on appellant's claim for a deficiency judgment after respondent defaulted on a revenue note purchased by appellant. We conclude that, under the terms of the parties' agreement and the governing statute, appellant is not entitled to a deficiency judgment because the sources of repayment are limited to those s... More...

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<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/03/12/036032P.pdf" target="_new">Connie L. Neal v. Robert Gordon Neal</a>

<P> Pro se appellant Connie L. Neal, debtor Robert Gordon Neal's former spouse, appeals two orders of the bankruptcy court. On September 5, 2003, we consolidated both appeals. Connie appeals an order of the bankruptcy court confirming Robert's amended Chapter 13 plan. She also appeals the order granting Robert a discharge. We dismiss both appeals as moot. 1Appellant's Brief at page 9. <P> F... More...

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<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/03/02/026042P.pdf" target="_new">Jasmine Z. Keller v. Steven R. Johnson</a>

<p>The Chapter 13 Trustee, Jasmine Z. Keller (&#8220;Trustee&#8221;), appeals from the bankruptcy court1 order denying her objection to the Debtor&#8217;s homestead exemption under 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(1). We have jurisdiction over this appeal from the final order and judgment of the bankruptcy court. See 28 U.S.C. § 158(b). For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.<p> ISSUE<p>The issue on ... More...

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