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

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

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

Here’s What to Expect When You Go to Court in Minnesota—and After Court Is Done Navigating Minnesota’s criminal justice system can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t understand the process or what may be coming next. Here’s some guidance on trials and sentencing from the criminal defense team at our Elk River law firm.  The...Read More

Here’s What You Need to Know About Legal Weed in Minnesota When it comes to marijuana laws, a lot has changed in our state in the last few years. Here are some key things you should know about Minnesota cannabis laws and their implications. Minnesota has taken steps in cannabis legalization, but it remains an...Read More

How You Behave When Accused of Sexual Assault Can Greatly Affect Your Case Being accused of sexual assault is a frightening experience. Even if you didn’t do it, the mere allegation can make people see you differently—even to the point that your job and reputation are damaged.  The things you do after you’ve been accused...Read More

What You Post Can Impact Your Case. Here’s What You Need to Know Experts estimate that there are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide, so it’s no surprise that social media has become an essential part of our lives. It also shouldn’t be a surprise that social media has become a big part of Minnesota...Read More

Learn How to Get Your Documents Ready for Your MN Case Divorce in Minnesota is complicated due to various financial and legal issues. For this reason, you need to gather and prepare your monetary documents to increase your likelihood of getting a fair and equitable settlement.  Divorce cases often involve complex financial matters, including property...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

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