Student Debt and Divorce
Divorce is one of the financial watershed moments in the lives of most people. Their lives can be forever measured by what came before and what came after the divorce. People today are carrying a record amount of debt, and paying for these debts can become especially difficult after divorce when there are no longer […]
Harassment Restraining Orders
Domestic violence and harassment during a relationship and after a relationship ends is a serious problem in the United States, and Minnesota is, unfortunately, no exception. When violence and harassment occur, victims can seek an order for protection or a harassment restraining order to prevent their abuser from coming around their home, workplace, or person. Obtaining a […]
Preparing for Your Temporary Hearing
In any divorce, there are many different documents that need to be filed, and strategic actions that may be taken to ensure your rights and responsibilities are adequately protected and understood. One option in a divorce case is a motion for temporary relief. At a temporary hearing, the court can make decisions about financial and custody […]
I Sold My Investment Property. Now What?
There are a variety of different ways that people will invest their money and their time to help boost their prospects for the future. Different tools such as Roth IRAs, stocks, and businesses are all ways that investors may try to grow their assets to help build their pool of resources. Investment properties are another […]
Does My Business Need A Company Handbook?
Starting and maintaining your own business can be a very rewarding experience. Helping your family and your community to build up and become more stable and prosperous is a positive goal that can be gratifying and fulfilling. Business ownership does come with a lot of questions and concerns from the owner to make sure that the process […]
What Does At-Will Employment Mean?
Like the vast majority of states, Minnesota is what is referred to as an “at-will” employment state. At-will employment means that the employee may quit their job at any time for any reason, or for no reason, as long as there is no contract stating to the contrary. Similarly, an employer may terminate employment for […]
What to do as a Named Personal Representative in a Will
Before a friend or loved one passes away, he or she may notify you that you have been named as the personal representative of his or her estate. Being named as a personal representative means that your friend or family member trusts you to honorably and truthfully carry out his or her wishes after death. […]
Loan Versus Gift
Parents often spend many years supporting their children even past the children’s eighteenth birthday. Even after a child graduates college and starts off on his or her own path in the “real world,” there are times when the parents may want to give the child a little financial help. The nature of this financial gift […]
Blended Family Estate Planning
Divorce and remarriage are common occurrences in our society. As a result, there are many “blended families” in the United States, and Minnesota is no exception. Anyone in a blended family can tell you that while starting a new family and a new life is exciting, blended families come with their own set of special […]
Same Sex Divorce in Minnesota
In the summer of 2015, the United States Supreme Court handed down the landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. This case provided that all states would now be required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples seeking to tie the knot, just the same as they have been issuing licenses to opposite-sex couples. Minnesota passed similar […]
