The end-of-year holidays often cause couples to forego making decisions about divorce. Whether it’s nostalgia, money or not wanting to upset the kids, it was easy to put off a decision. But now, reality sets in and bills from holiday spending start to roll in. Likewise, the New Year often brings with it a spike...Read More
At our Elk River law firm, we sometimes handle divorces for military families. Our clients want to know how the law affects them when they—or their spouses—are in the military. We tell them that, generally, divorces are the same for military personnel as they are for civilians. But, things can get more complicated, especially when...Read More
Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau reports that blended families now outnumber “traditional” families in the United States. Estate planning is different for blended families. Things can get complicated when spouses have remarried – especially when they have stepchildren and biological children together. It rarely makes sense for a person who remarries or enters...Read More
If you’ve been injured in an accident, there is a lot of misinformation out there about your options. Insurance companies perpetuate myths about personal injury victims. Then, politicians seize on the false narrative that everyone is faking just to take advantage of “the system.” In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Most accident...Read More
When a Minnesota State Trooper pulled over a swerving, stop-sign-running driver, the officer discovered that the driver had 27 past DUI arrests on his record. And he still had a valid driver’s license in Minnesota. The news produced strong reactions from the public and lawmakers, most calling for stronger penalties and more enforcement. The “get...Read More
How Mediation Can Help in a Divorce Divorce mediation is a process to help you resolve issues with your spouse. It is something you can agree to do with your spouse to avoid the expense and risk of going to court and having a judge make important decisions for you. Additionally, if you have already...Read More
When children get caught in the middle of a divorce, it can cause long-term damage to them and to your relationship with them. If one parent takes his or her anger out on a child, the results can be tragic. An Extreme Case of a Child Getting Caught in the Crosshairs In September 2017, the...Read More
It’s that time of year again. Thousands of parents are sending their kids off to college or to their first jobs after high school graduation. Many are looking at each other wondering where the time has gone and how the kids grew up so fast. And many wonder what to do next. While you adjust...Read More
It’s that time of year again when you wonder where the summer has gone. Cooler temperatures linger longer in the morning and set in earlier at night; and the excitement of going back-to-school is in the air. Even if you’re only watching the school activities from your front porch or from your car, back-to-school days...Read More
Everyone knows the risks of being charged with a DUI or DWI—the loss of a license, fines, even possible jail time. But, if you also drive a truck or other commercial vehicle for a living, your livelihood is at risk. As important as it is for everyone who is charged with a DUI to retain...Read More
