When parents who share children break up or divorce, they usually need to share custody. In all but the most unusual cases, both parents have parental rights and responsibilities. Parents either establish their own custody arrangements or rely on the courts for...
A lot of misinformation abounds about divorce and custody issues. Many parents begin legal proceedings with unrealistic expectations. Some mothers assume that they should automatically receive sole custody, while many fathers presume that they cannot obtain even...
When parents divorce, they have to settle family matters in addition to addressing financial issues. Parents often focus more on the division of parental rights and responsibilities than they do on property division matters when they divorce. Preserving their...
Drivers get arrested for impairment at the wheel every day in Minnesota. The vast majority of them face charges related to alcohol intoxication. Therefore, most Minnesota motorists already know the general rules that apply to drunk driving cases. They know about the...
Many people recognize that divorce could lead to financial instability. The divorce process itself can be expensive, and people have to arrange to divide their resources with a spouse. People considering divorce often worry about whether the end of a marriage might...
Divorce can be one of the most challenging periods in a person's life. It inspires a host of emotional, legal and financial complexities. In Minnesota, as in many other jurisdictions, the division of assets plays a critical role in the divorce process. If your...
Many Minnesota residents are parents who are divorced. One of the major concerns for them after their split is child support; while one parent receives payments on behalf of their children, the other must pay. No matter which side of this support you’re on, it’s...
According to MPR News, more than 33,000 weddings were planned in Minnesota in 2022. It’s not guaranteed that all of those weddings went according to plan, but 33,000 is a significant amount. Some of the couples probably signed prenuptial agreements before saying “I...
Title IX is a groundbreaking civil rights law that Congress enacted in 1972. It requires all federally funded educational institutions in Minnesota and the rest of the country to provide equal opportunities for both male and female students. This includes prohibiting...
Driving while impaired, also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious driving offense in Minnesota that can have severe consequences, not only in terms of legal penalties but also in relation to your driving privileges. A DWI conviction can result in...