It is one of the most widely known constitutional amendments, the 5th, the right to not incriminate yourself. Almost everyone has at least a basic understand of it, from TV if nothing else. Despite knowing about it, most people do not use it when they need to. I...
Month: March 2021
Who has to pay spousal support in Minnesota?
Minnesota courts do not award spousal support every time that a couple dissolves a marriage. In fact, the circumstances in which someone has to pay support are somewhat limited. Getting a little more information about spousal support awards will help people avoid...
The importance of getting your divorce issues resolved
Divorce affects people in different ways, but it almost always causes stress. The idea of dividing up a shared life and continuing forward as a single parent may become overwhelming. Some people may rush through the divorce process thinking it will help them heal...
Covid Update (And Still Zero Transmittal Cases!)
For the last year, thanks to the hard work of all of our staff, and you, our clients, no one who works at this office has gotten Covid while working her, and we have not spread a single case to any of our clients, while getting all of our client's legal needs taken...
School Plans and Custody- Why you should start now.
I have gotten a few calls lately from people asking about asking for a change in custody of their child before school starts in the fall. One client asked me if it was too early to start, I told him, and others that the time to start planning for fall is now. The...
Who is considered a Landlord
When some people think of landlords they think of tycoons, big shots who collect rent in limousines or German sports cars. While some landlords may fit that definition, the majority of landlords do not. Thousands of landlords in Minnesota and other states own a...