Shopping around for your DWI attorney is always a wise idea; stakes are high and you’ll want to get the best representation possible. But how do you know when you’ve found the right lawyer, and, more importantly, how can you tell if the suit sitting across the table from you is worth the fee they… Read More
Minnesota Family Law & Divorce Blog
DWI Penalties in Minnesota
After all the educational messaging about the dangers of drunk driving, we all know it is a bad idea. Unfortunately, that is not always enough in the moment to keep someone from making a poor choice that can land them in some real trouble with the law. A DWI conviction not only carries stiff criminal… Read More
Three Tips For Effective Co-Parenting
Divorce may be the best solution to a struggling marriage, allowing both spouses to go their separate ways according to their individual needs. When you have minor children, however, your divorce might not be as simple as you may want it to be. Being a divorced parent means you and your ex-spouse will likely have… Read More
When Parallel Parenting Can Be A Good Alternative To Co-Parenting
If you are no longer in a marriage or a relationship with the parent of your child, it is likely that you have heard a lot of advice on how to co-parent. Co-parenting is defined as the act of collaborating and communicating with the other parent of your child, so that you can both act… Read More
Is It Time To Seek A Minnesota Child Custody Modification?
Life has a way of changing drastically in the wake of a major event, such as a divorce. The situation you are in when the courts finalize your divorce is likely to be much different than your situation six months or a year later. During that time, you will have likely worked through some of… Read More
Watch For Warning Signs That Your Ex Hid Assets Prior To Divorce
Regardless of how long you have been married, getting divorced is often a difficult prospect. Not only do you have to tell everyone that your marriage failed, you also have to handle the details of untangling your life from your spouse’s. This can be a daunting prospect, and some people rush through it just to… Read More
Defending Yourself Against A Domestic Violence Accusation
Household disputes can get heated in any home, and although disputes are common or even inevitable, they must not lead to violence, abuse or assault. Many people believe they can only be charged with a domestic assault if they physically harm a member of their household, which is incorrect. A person can be also be… Read More
Listen To Your Children During A Child Custody Case
Many different aspects are involved in child custody cases. For many parents, working together to come up with the arrangements is the preferred option. Doing so gives them a chance to consider the unique factors in their case instead of asking a stranger to step in and make the decisions. For some parents, the question… Read More
Do you understand Minnesota’s ignition interlock program?
Facing serious criminal consequences is only one of the major issues related to a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Minnesota. While offenders may face some time in jail, as well as fines and a criminal record, all of that often proves secondary to another consequence. Losing your license is one of the administrative penalties… Read More
It’s Time To Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce: Now What?
There is never a good time to find yourself in the middle of a divorce case. Even if you realize that this is best for your future, you know that you’re sure to face a few challenges along the way. If you have kids with your soon to be ex-spouse, you know that there are… Read More
