Other than issues that affect the children, issues related to property division are some of the most contentious in divorces. Many Minnesota couples spend countless hours coming to an agreement on how to divide their property. Their decisions aren’t easy, and they’re often made more difficult by the emotions and financial challenges that come with...Read More

If something happened to you, would your loved ones know what to do? Many people think that they’re prepared for the unexpected just because they have a will. But a complete estate plan—one that provides needed guidance to your family and friends—is much more than just a will. Depending on your needs, your estate plan...Read More

It’s finally warming up here in the land of 10,000 lakes, and many of us will be out at the lake for Memorial Day weekend because, well, boating is what Minnesotans do. Boating is great, fun pastime. But we personal injury lawyers know all too well that it can also be dangerous. Point of fact:...Read More

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, you probably already know that you could face some serious consequences that affect your driver’s license. In Minnesota, the law says that your driver’s license can be withdrawn immediately following failure of a breath, blood or urine test. Lawyers know...Read More

Now, more than ever before, personal injury attorneys and insurance companies look to mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve personal injury claims. In fact, our team here at White & Associates will turn to personal injury mediation as part of our overall strategy for resolving our clients’ claims. What You Should Know...Read More

At White & Associates, we’ve seen an increase in child custody and visitation cases involving grandparents here in Minnesota. It could be economic circumstances or other factors, but Minnesota families are changing—and grandparents are among the adults most affected by those changes. Grandparents—who have been involved in the lives of their grandchildren for years—risk being...Read More

The snow has melted and spring has officially arrived. What does that mean? Tax season is upon us! Around this time every year, we often hear from clients who have a variety of estate planning questions that all boil down to one simple query: What can we do to limit our taxes? While we aren’t...Read More

Some injuries are more straightforward than others when it comes to diagnosis, treatment and causation. For example, when a car crash results in a broken arm, the diagnosis is generally clear-cut and easily agreed upon by medical professionals. They can see the break on your X-rays, and they know just how to treat it. Unfortunately,...Read More

Domestic assault charges often arise in the heat of the moment when a family disagreement escalates. People who face domestic assault charges can feel a high level of stress; it may seem like the entire legal system is set up to work against them. And, to some extent, it is. The legal system is designed...Read More

Most people who face family law disputes have little idea what to expect. They’ve never had to hire a lawyer before. And much of what they know about attorneys comes from TV, so they envision courtroom drama, juries and angry judges in long black robes. The truth is that most family law conflicts are resolved...Read More