How Long Is Child Support Paid in Minnesota?

  When Does Child Support End in Minnesota? When you’re a parent sending monthly child support monthly to your spouse, or you’re receiving it, it’s important to know when your payments will end. Keep reading to learn more from our family law attorneys at Johnson / Turner Legal. Minnesota Child Support Payment Details As you […]

Former Client Testimonial

The following blog post was written by a former client as a testimonial for Johnson/Turner Legal. I found Johnson and Turner on Google and was drawn in by their approach to divorce process. Although my journey has not been as smooth sailing with my ex as I thought it would be, I am grateful to have […]

Client Testimonial and Reviews for Johnson/Turner Law

The following blog post was written by a former client, Julia G. as a testimonial for Johnson/Turner Legal. Despair. Failure. Lost. Hopeless. Terror. Shame. Worthless. Loser. Homeless. These are the words I used to describe myself when in March 2020, my husband told me he had retained a lawyer and that I would be served divorce papers. […]

Red Flags for International Child Abduction

Every parent’s nightmare is to have their children kidnapped. Although parents should be working together to ensure their child is safe and well-protected, after a divorce or separation, this is not always the case. Almost three-quarters of child abductions are at the hands of family members or acquaintances. If your child is abducted by the […]

Sveen v. Melin

Estate planning is an important step for any adult, as it can make sure that your friends and family members are taken care of after you pass away, designate particular people to make decisions on your behalf, and lay out your health care preferences, just to name a few.  Purchasing a life insurance policy is […]

How Can an Estate Plan Protect My College-Age Kids?

What does estate planning have to do with college preparation? In a word, everything. When your child turns 18, you no longer have the right to handle their finances, sign contracts, or see college bills and transcripts – even if you’re the one paying them. A Power of Attorney ensures you can continue to help […]

Custody and Guardians ad Litem

Family law cases can be some of the hardest-fought court cases that a person will ever be involved in.  This is especially true when the main issue is that of custody or parenting time of the parties’ child.  In contentious custody cases, both parents usually have their own respective attorneys who advocate for the parents’ […]

Relocation and Change of Circumstances

Children are always changing and growing.  Any parent can tell you that sometimes it feels difficult just to keep up with their everyday needs.  When a couple separates or divorces, the court will enter a parenting plan which is designed to help address those every day needs.  Your parenting plan will tell you who has […]

Coronavirus: What you should know

Since the coronavirus has become a scare (and a reality in our lives) – Johnson/Turner Legal has experienced an increase in calls from people wanting to learn about Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning. It’s times like these where we all seem to take stock of what’s really important. We are here […]

Parenting Plan Violations and Modifications

Raising children is a challenging but rewarding proposition.  Sharing a home with your co-parent is an excellent want to maintain stability for your children, but that is not always possible.  Following a divorce or separation, the court will enter an order providing for custody and visitation for the children you share with your spouse or […]