You Want a Divorce. Now What? For most people, the decision to get a divorce is incredibly difficult. It often comes after months, years, or even decades of frustration and disappointment that have finally reached a breaking point. Once you, or perhaps your partner, make the life-changing choice to dissolve your marriage, a hundred other...Read More
Options Exist to Recover Legal Fees In MN Whether someone can recover legal fees connected to a case they’ve pursued and likely won, there is a set rule. There are exceptions to that rule, however, which allow possible actions to collect fees you feel you deserve following a legal procedure. The “American Rule” and its...Read More
Divorce and Marital Property in Minnesota Divorce is a complex and emotionally taxing process. One of the biggest causes of stress in a divorce is the division of marital property, especially when dealing with a family home. A common question we get is, “Who gets the house in a divorce in Minnesota?” The answer to...Read More
What Happens to Marijuana-related Criminal Records Now That it Is Legal in Minnesota As of August 1, 2021, in the state of Minnesota, certain marijuana-related offenses are no longer considered illegal under state law. The passage and implementation of The Adult-Use Cannabis Act have resulted in changes to how marijuana-related criminal records are handled. Under...Read More
Marital Versus Non-Marital Property Under Minnesota Law Simply put, non-marital property is anything that isn’t marital property. Given this seemingly basic definition, people are often surprised at what will be considered marital property in a divorce or legal separation proceeding. If there isn’t an exception that allows you to exclude an item of property from...Read More
What Serious Crimes Are Minnesotans Charged With Most Often? There is no such thing as a trivial criminal charge. A conviction for even relatively “minor” crimes can jeopardize your present and future. The criminal justice system is a hard place to navigate if you don’t have extensive experience. Regardless of the crime you’re accused of,...Read More
Estate Planning Is Not a Taboo Topic There are all kinds of topics that people tend not to discuss at family or friendly functions. The common no-nos are religion and politics. Another topic many don’t want to discuss is estate planning. Perhaps it’s because it feels morbid or too personal. Let this post from our...Read More
Warm Weather in Minnesota Comes with Motorized Toys All of your neighbors will undoubtedly praise the arrival of the long-awaited warm weather we’re finally experiencing. Per usual, it was a long winter. The abundance of cool motorized vehicles, like an ATV, we now see on Minnesota roads, trails, and waterways feels like a celebration. With...Read More
How Fast Can I Get a Divorce in MN? If you’re preparing for a divorce in Minnesota, you may be wondering how quickly it can happen. While the divorce process is often time-consuming, there are ways to finalize a divorce faster in Minnesota. It all depends on the type of divorce you’re facing. Uncontested...Read More
Driving in MN After a DUI/DWI Arrest or Conviction In Minnesota, you can be arrested for a DWI if your alcohol concentration level is 0.08 or higher. Receiving a DWI conviction can come with costly consequences, one being the loss of your driver’s license. However, Minnesota does have some options for you to retain your...Read More
