A parking ticket is simple to clear: pay the fine and you’re free to go. However, some traffic violations are more serious, resulting in a permanent stain on your record. Does your traffic violation require a criminal defense attorney? Don’t just leave the violation up to chance. Which Traffic Violations Require an Attorney? There are...Read More

During mediation, the critical conversations surrounding divorce or child custody are difficult at best. Emotions have a way of taking over and the legal jargon is nearly impossible to understand on your own. Those who choose to have these conversations without an experienced attorney in the room find themselves overwhelmed, perhaps making decisions they are...Read More

We understand that for many people, low-cost DIY divorce web services can be attractive. But, most sites don’t provide the broad range of legal advice you really need when you are taking one of the biggest steps in your life—getting a divorce. Especially when children are involved, it is extremely important to work with a...Read More

Estate planning. To the uninitiated, this sounds like something only the wealthy require—those with grand estates that span acres and include large collections of specialty items. In reality, though, everyone can benefit from an estate plan. But not any plan will do. And not every plan fits every individual. Moreover, while estate plans do direct...Read More

A new law affecting Minnesota residents convicted of DUI became effective on August 1 of this year, bringing with it restrictions on the ability to drive a wide variety of vehicles. The new law is known as Little Alan’s Law. Little Alan’s Law Eight-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter, Jr., was watching his father, Alan Sr., put up...Read More

Kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and stores are stocked with Halloween candy. It’s Fall in Minnesota, and as the weather starts to cool down, that word—fall—can take on another, more painful meaning. That’s because slip-and-fall injuries tend to be very common this time of year. To help you and your...Read More

In almost every situation, you can file for divorce in Minnesota even if you were married in a foreign country. The most important considerations are: Whether the marriage is valid in the country in which it was performed Ensuring that your out-of-state spouse receives proper notice that the divorce is being filed If Your Spouse...Read More

If you are going through a divorce in Minnesota, mediation can help you reach a resolution faster than the traditional, court process. It is especially cost-effective, efficient, and fair in cases when one spouse is no longer in the state or the country. If you believe that you and your spouse can come to an...Read More

Protecting yourself and your assets is critical if you’re going through a divorce. In addition to making decisions about property division, custody, visitation arrangements, and spousal maintenance, it’s important that you update your estate plan to ensure that the future you face without your spouse is secure. Here are a few estate planning updates you...Read More

Warmer weather not only brings us BBQs and days at the beach, it also delivers an increase in personal injuries. Beginning in May and extending through August, Emergency Rooms nationwide experience about an 18 percent increase in patients seeking treatment for injuries. What makes summer so risky? On the Road Whether it’s motorcycling, boating, or...Read More