I get asked the question all of the time, why are the laws different in each state, and, why do people need to get different lawyers when they have legal issues in other states. The answer goes back to the founding of our country, we have always had a federal system,...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy helps erase debts when you cannot pay them and give you a fresh financial start. However, many people think of bankruptcy as losing everything. Fortunately, Minnesota laws protect essential assets. Confidence comes from knowing your rights—learn...
If you're going through a custody issue in Minnesota, it's important to understand the difference between legal and physical custody. These terms may sound similar, but they each play a different role in your child's life. Understanding legal custody Legal custody...
Many of you have seen movies involving phone calls from a jail or prison, maybe some of you have gotten calls from a jail or prison. If you have, you may be familiar with the message that often plays 'This call is from a correctional institution and may be...
Most people outside of the legal system have never heard of expert witnesses, a critical part of the legal system. Unlike regular witnesses, who can testify about what they observed or heard, experts can offer opinions. Experts are used to explain a variety of...
They are an alternative method of financing the purchase and sale of property. Instead of the buyer getting a bank loan, payments are made to the seller. The arrangement has its advantages, by taking payments over time a seller can in some cases save on taxes. ...
I have written on this topic before, but, because it is a source of a lot of misunderstanding among the general public, it needs more attention. Police shows for decades have shown people being arrested and read the Miranda warning, 'their rights', you have the right...
Free speech is a cornerstone of our society, for good reasons. A democracy depends on people being able to express their opinions about anybody, and anything. Even the richest and most powerful in society can be criticized by any citizen in a free society. Like all...
When divorces are tough there are usually issues with money. The rules on dividing assets, money, real estate, vehicles, anything of value, are simple, it is generally divided equally, regardless of who earned it, or whose name is on it. The exception is...
Co-parenting presents challenges throughout the year, but the holiday season can amplify these difficulties, even for those who maintain a cordial relationship with their former spouse. From Thanksgiving through the end of the year, the added stress of coordinating...