You might have a loved one who can no longer make their own legal or financial decisions. Or, maybe a friend passed away unexpectedly and their child needs a caregiver. Whether they are a minor or adult, they will need someone to look after them and ensure their needs...
Family Law
Selling Your Marital Home During Divorce
It isn't just a house; it's a home. Filled with memories of first steps, birthday parties and holiday celebrations, having to sell your marital home can be one of the toughest aspects of a divorce. In addition to the emotional considerations, your home may also be...
Tax Considerations During Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Your divorce will have an effect on many aspects of your life, including your tax liability. Even your marital status may be a tricky question on your first tax return following your divorce. The IRS considers you married if you do not divorce by the last day of the...
Despite the Defeat of DOMA, Gay and Lesbian Couples Need Additional Protections
The summer of 2013 was an exciting time for LGBT couples in Minnesota. Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which forbade the federal government from recognizing a legal same-sex marriage. Two months later,...
Parenting Time During the Summer
Determining fair parenting time is one of the most complicated and emotional tasks that arises during divorce or separation proceedings. Even parents who are on good terms may struggle to come up with a plan that works for both parties, the children, and remains...
Minnesota’s Relocation Rules for Parents
After a divorce, you may find that you want or need to relocate with your child. There are many different reasons you might want to relocate - perhaps you've been offered a new job, remarried, would like to be closer to family members for emotional or financial...
Five Tips to Ensure Your Divorce/Custody Mediation Goes Smoothly
Mediation should be a smooth process that results in a mutually acceptable divorce agreement. However, mediation can be derailed if one or both spouses are not prepared for the process, do not properly disclose all relevant information or refuse to accept the...
What Is the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption of a Child?
In both guardianship and adoption, a legal relationship is created to enable a person appointed by the court to take care of a minor child. The guardian or adoptive parent has both physical and legal custody of the child, which includes the physical care of the child...
Divorce in Minnesota: Dividing Your Property
In October of this year, former news anchor Dina Ruiz Eastwood was reported to have filed for divorce from her actor-director husband, Clint Eastwood. With his net worth estimated at $375 million, it remains to be seen how finances between the two are going to be...
Protecting Your Assets in a Hostile Divorce
In May of this year, reports emerged over the stalled divorce proceedings of actors Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. They have been locked in a hostile court battle over finances following a year of failed attempts to reach a negotiated settlement. It is crucial to take...