5 Ways Expunging a Criminal Record Can Benefit You A criminal record can affect every aspect of your life, from where you can live to where you can work. Luckily, in Minnesota, you may not be stuck with a record forever. Our state offers some petitioners the option to have their criminal records expunged. Here’s...Read More
Understanding Your Prenup Attorney’s Role A prenuptial agreement is an important document that can have lifelong implications. When you’re caught up in the excitement and romance of an engagement, it may be tempting to cut corners. You might consider going with a free or do-it-yourself prenuptial agreement. These options can be a bad idea. In...Read More
Minnesota Law Prohibits Couples from Including Child Custody or Support in Their Prenups and Postnups Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements focus on financial matters, like protecting family wealth or a business interest. But we sometimes hear from clients who ask us to include provisions related to child custody and child support. We understand the reasoning: You’re...Read More
How to Get the Emotional Support You Need During a Later-Life Divorce Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences people encounter, but it can be especially challenging when it happens later in life. Most people expect their golden years to be stable. They envision a happy retirement, enjoying the fruits of their hard work....Read More
What You Should Know About End-of-Life Options and the Law At the end of life, people often lose the ability to make healthcare decisions. Some encounter an emergency that leaves them unable to communicate. Others experience illness so severe that they cannot clearly understand their options or express their wishes. In Minnesota, several laws and...Read More
Advance Directives Bring Peace of Mind to Minnesotans It’s natural to put off making decisions about end-of-life care, especially if you’re currently healthy. It’s easy for estate planning work to fall to the bottom of your to-do list. But having an advance directive in place is important. If you have one, you and your loved...Read More
Understanding When to File Claims for Workers’ Comp or Personal Injury In Minnesota If you have a work-related injury, you may be wondering what your options are for taking legal action and receiving compensation. Should you talk to your insurance company? Your employer? A lawyer? It’s difficult when you aren’t sure what your options are....Read More
Learn What To Expect From a Plea Bargain in Minnesota You might have heard of a plea bargain in a criminal case. But what is it, really? And should you take one if it’s offered? Here’s some key information from the criminal defense lawyers at our Elk River law firm. In some criminal cases, prosecutors...Read More
Examining Changes in Law Enforcement Practices Police reform is the process of changing the policies, procedures, and practices of law enforcement agencies to improve their effectiveness, accountability, and fairness. It can encompass various issues, including using force, community engagement, training, recruitment, and transparency. The goal of police reform is to create a police force that...Read More
