My spouse and I are separating. We have 2 daughters. Do I need a lawyer. 2 minor daughters, a home, vehicles,

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Customer: My spouse and I are separating. We have 2 daughters. Do I need a lawyer
JA: What are the assets involved here? Are there any minor children?
Customer: 2 minor daughters, a home, vehicles, retirement
JA: Were any marital funds used for the mortgage or property improvements?
Customer: Yes
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Customer: we want 50/50 custody but I still will need child support

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Hello, I am Zachary and I will be your personal expert assisting you with your legal query today.

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I am so sorry about your situation. I understand that this must be tough for you and I will do my utmost to help you deal with it.

You wish to obtain a full custody?

Customer

No I do not want full custody, I want my daughters with there dad as much as they are with me

AttorneyExpert, Expert

Okay

What outcome you wish to achieve then?

Customer

Do you think I need a lawyer for child support. He is currently giving me $800/month for 2 children

AttorneyExpert, Expert

You want more than that?

Customer

I don't know, I have no idea about what the CS payment should be. He has always been the bigger earner in the family but I am keeping the house. I don't know if that matters?

AttorneyExpert, Expert

Which state are you in?

Customer

AttorneyExpert, Expert

Thank you

Keep in mind that basic child support is calculated based on the combined gross income of both parents and is allocated based on each parent's proportionate share of the combined parental income for child support. Minn. Stat. § 518A.You may check out the statute to learn more about how the court determines the support.

Customer

Do you think I need a lawyer. Currently I my ex and I are communicating fairly well
I know nothing about child support

AttorneyExpert, Expert

Yes, a lawyer may help you out if you can afford one

Customer

I cannot afford one

AttorneyExpert, Expert

I am sorry about that

You may want to look for pro bono assistance

Customer

I do not qualify for a pro bono lawyer

AttorneyExpert, Expert

I am so sorry to hear that

Customer

Do you have any advice for me? My daughters are 17 and 11

AttorneyExpert, Expert

It really all comes down to your income

Customer

Well he is a union worker and we started a painting business, in my name, but he did all of the labor. He makes like $50 per hour. I make roughly $22.15/ hour

Customer

He makes almost twice as much as I do per hour but health insurance is included in that, for myself and out 2 girls

AttorneyExpert, Expert

If he makes more than you then you must inform the judge and provide valid evidence

Customer

Do you know if there is a website we can use to print out own divorce papers so neither of us has to get a lawyer? I know I can’t agree it and I don’t think he can either. Can we just file on our own and have a judge sign it?

AttorneyExpert, Expert

Check here:

https://www.mncourts.gov/help-topics/divorce/forms-to-start.aspx

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I wish you all the best

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