MN Bar Family Law and Domestic Relations

Question 1

In Minnesota, which standard governs all decisions about child custody and parenting time?

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child

Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 518.17, all custody and parenting time determinations in Minnesota are governed by the best interests of the child standard.

Question 2

Under Minnesota law, marital property subject to division upon divorce generally includes:

Accepted Answer

Property acquired during the marriage by either spouse

Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 518.003, marital property includes all property real or personal acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of how title is held.

Question 3

In Minnesota, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be awarded when:

Accepted Answer

The requesting spouse lacks sufficient income or assets to meet their reasonable needs

Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 518.552, spousal maintenance is available when the requesting spouse cannot meet reasonable needs through their property or employment.

Question 4

Under Minnesota law, a premarital (antenuptial) agreement is enforceable if:

Accepted Answer

It was entered voluntarily and is not unconscionable at enforcement

Answer

Under Minn. Stat. § 519.11, a premarital agreement is enforceable if it was entered voluntarily, with fair disclosure, and is not unconscionable at the time of enforcement.

Question 5

In Minnesota, which ground for divorce is recognized?

Accepted Answer

Irreconcilable differences — irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

Answer

Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state; the only ground is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under Minn. Stat. § 518.06.

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MN Bar Family Law and Domestic Relations