Brainerd Minnesota Law Blog

It is unfortunate, but, perhaps not surprising that having people home more than ever, sheltering in place has caused a spike in domestic abuse cases. Being in constant contact, combined with financial and child care pressures is bound to increase conflict. Courts are...

Most courthouses in Minnesota are either closed to the public, or, access is very limited.  Almost all hearings scheduled for the later part of March and most of April have been cancelled.  That struck me as odd, most court hearings are short, involve only argument...

I do not think anyone has seen anything like this before.  More people are working from home than ever before, many businesses are shut down, others are struggling to stay open.  But, even in the strangest of times, parts of normal life go on.  Legal issues are one of...

This office is an essential service as defined by the recent executive order, we will remain open, with safety precautions in place consistent with social distancing. TIME TO LOOK AT BANKRUPTCY We are plunging into what will likely be one of the worst economic...

Most of you have heard about the latest executive order closing many business statewide to slow the spread of disease.  This order does not close all businesses, grocery stores are still open, restaurants can still do take out and delivery, property management and...

The current national emergency has created a lot of urgent legal issues.  Our neighbors are wondering how they will pay rent and mortgage payments, how they will cover bills, what will happen with their kids now that schools are closed.  Many business owners have had...

Regardless of how the current national situation progresses, for the legal system, and for our clients, life goes on.  All of the regular legal challenges that we assist our clients with, including family court issues, divorce, custody, domestic abuse, criminal...