» Advice from a Family Law Professional

Whether you’ve been contemplating a divorce for months and are taking your time looking for the right attorney, or have been served with divorce papers and need to find a Minnesota divorce lawyer quickly, your choice of representation is import… Read More

You’ve made the difficult decision to divorce, after months or even years of trying to make your marriage work. The choice, painful as it is, may also bring the relief that comes with having finally made a hard decision. However, that relief is… Read More

Every nine seconds in this country, a woman is battered by a spouse or intimate partner. The American Medical Association (AMA) and FBI estimate that between three and four million women are battered each year in the United States. In Minnesota in 20… Read More

You may have seen cars sporting bumper stickers that say, “If you think education’s expensive, try ignorance.” There could just as easily be one that says, “If you think hiring an attorney is expensive, try representing yourse… Read More

For many people, the idea of budgeting–for anything–is unpleasant. Budgeting involves putting pencil to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and taking a hard look at finances in black and white. That hard look can reveal realities that are dif… Read More

Hardly a client comes to our office who hasn’t been given some great divorce advice by a brother, sister, great aunt, girl friend, guy friend, neighbor, or coworker. The topic seems to attract quite a bit of input from others, who are more than… Read More

Clients always ask, “What is this divorce going to cost?” As attorneys our answer is, “It depends.” There are a range of factors that affect the cost of a divorce making it difficult to say with certainty how much it will ultimately c… Read More

1. Their assets and liabilities Talking with your partner about money is not always the easiest thing to do, however you must bite the bullet and address this topic head on. You don’t want to seem like you are digging for something but you also wan… Read More

With some exceptions, almost all divorce cases in Minnesota will be required to participate in some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, to resolve legal issues. In a divorce, couples often struggle to come to an agreement on is… Read More

The courtroom can be an intimidating place for anyone unfamiliar with its formalities. It is far more intimidating to sit in the courtroom than any actor can portray on a television show or in a movie. While a party does not have to always agree with… Read More

Divorce can be a challenging time, and having the right attorney by your side can make a world of difference. Choosing a divorce attorney goes beyond finding someone who is qualified and has experience in the area of family law. Below are a few consi… Read More

A prenuptial agreement may not be for everyone; however, certain individuals should consider one. Prenuptial agreements get a bad reputation because you are planning for the marriage to end before it even starts. A common disbelief is that at the sam… Read More

10. Get a manicure/pedicure or massage. The point is to pamper yourself. You deserve to be pampered. 9. Plan a last minute get-away weekend by yourself or with your girlfriends. You can go as far as you want. Just make sure this is weekend is not you… Read More