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Family law encompasses legal matters relating to family relationships and domestic issues. It covers a wide range of topics, including divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and paternity.

Yes, you can get a divorce without an attorney in Minnesota. You can go to Minnesota's Judicial Branch's self help website, for more information.

Legal custody gives a parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, health care, and spiritual/religious direction. 

Physical custody deals more with routine daily care of the child and where the child lives. It is commonly referred to as "parenting time," but there are differences. 

Parenting time decisions are made based on the best interests of the child. Courts consider a number of enumerated factors, such as the child's age, health, relationship with each parent, stability of each parent's home environment, and the child's preferences if they are old enough to express them.

Most of the time, when there is an uncontested divorce, you will not need to go to court to get a divorce.

Even when the parties aren't in agreement on many things, the court will start with an informal hearing. The court will emphasize collaborative approaches like mediation to reach settlement.

However, if the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the matter will proceed to more formal court proceedings.

Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets after your death or in the event of your incapacity. It involves creating legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

A will or trust allows you to specify how you want your assets distributed after your death. Without these documents, state laws will determine how your assets are distributed, which may not align with your wishes. Additionally, trusts can help minimize estate taxes and avoid probate.

Yes, you can revise your will or trust at any time as long as you have the mental capacity to do so. It's important to regularly review and update your estate planning documents to reflect any changes in your life circumstances or wishes.

If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the intestacy laws of your state. This means that the court will determine how your property is divided, which may not align with your wishes or the needs of your loved ones.