If You’ve Been Injured, You’ve Probably Heard the Word “Tort.” What Exactly Does That Mean? Over the years, we’ve helped many Minnesotans who have been seriously injured due to the carelessness of others. Specifically, we’ve helped clients recover compensation from insurance companies and through personal injury lawsuits. That’s where the phrase “personal injury lawyer” comes...Read More

Is There A Good Time To Estate Plan? No one knows what the future holds. That’s why it’s best to be prepared at all times. Nobody knows the best time to create a will, and that’s why  Estate planning can be complex, but we will go through the basics today. A will is a legal...Read More

How Are Divorce Settlements Enforced? We often find people having trouble with enforcing divorce settlements. When you finalized your divorce, you signed a settlement agreement. This is essentially a court-approved contract that outlines how your assets and debts should be split.   You also set up a schedule for items like alimony and child support. Whether...Read More

First DWI? Now What? In Minnesota, driving while impaired (DWI) means driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’re pulled over and arrested for driving while impaired, you might be wondering what happens next. So let’s dive into the following steps, as well as the Minnesota...Read More

Have You Been Charged With Car Theft? This past year, auto theft incidents have been reported at alarming rates all over the United States, including Minnesota. But there are many types of auto theft that you can be charged with. All carry serious consequences, despite the vast differences between them. The main thing all of...Read More

What are Alternative Dispute Resolutions? Alternative Dispute Resolutions, or ADR, are alternative ways of resolving a problem in the hope that you can avoid a long, drawn-out court case, save money, and have a much less painful experience.  Unless you have a history of spousal abuse in Minnesota, you will be ordered to use ADR,...Read More

How Does Property Get Divided In Divorce? Minnesota is considered an equitable distribution property state. This is the most common way to divide marital property in a divorce. Equitable distribution means the court divides marital property between spouses in a way that it deems fair—or equitable, not necessarily equal or 50/50. It also doesn’t matter...Read More

What Are Some Different Types of Divorce? Learn about the different ways a divorce can happen in Minnesota. A default divorce in Minnesota and in this country is when the respondent doesn’t respond to the petition or appear in court as requested. This is perfectly legal, but it isn’t in their best interest.  In a...Read More

How Do I navigate Divorce and Filing Taxes? It is essential to consult with your tax advisor to get the best advice for your situation and location. It is an excellent idea to do this even before your divorce so that you can divide your assets in a way that is most beneficial to both...Read More

Who Can be an Executor? Technically, an executor is a man appointed to carry out the wishes of someone who has died and manage their estate. If a woman is chosen for this task, she is called an executrix. But for simplicity’s sake, we will refer to administrators of all genders as executors since this...Read More