Understanding Two Different Legal Concepts That Affect the Lives of Minnesota Families Life can be complicated. But throughout those complications, one thing is true: Children need to be cared for in a safe, loving, stable environment. Sometimes this means a caregiver needs to go to court to seek custody or guardianship.  In this article, our...Read More

Here’s What You Should Know About Harassment Order Penalties in Minnesota  Restraining order violations can have serious consequences. Even false allegations that are later disproven can have a big impact. If you are subject to a restraining order, it’s important that you take it seriously and get legal help as soon as possible.  In our...Read More

A New Minnesota Law Sets Guardrails for Children Featured in Online Videos The life of a content creator may sound glamorous: money, recognition and opportunities just for being yourself and showcasing what you love. In fact, a recent study of 1,000 young people revealed that more than half want to be influencers. However, the glamour...Read More

Key Things To Understand About Cohabitation Agreements in Minnesota Statistics show that people are getting married later in life than ever before. In fact, according to the CDC, marriage rates have been declining on average. Some people are choosing to date longer, while others choose not to get married at all.  In lieu of marriage,...Read More

Understanding Your Prenup Attorney’s Role A prenuptial agreement is an important document that can have lifelong implications. When you’re caught up in the excitement and romance of an engagement, it may be tempting to cut corners. You might consider going with a free or do-it-yourself prenuptial agreement. These options can be a bad idea. In...Read More

Minnesota Law Prohibits Couples from Including Child Custody or Support in Their Prenups and Postnups Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements focus on financial matters, like protecting family wealth or a business interest. But we sometimes hear from clients who ask us to include provisions related to child custody and child support.  We understand the reasoning: You’re...Read More

What You Should Know About End-of-Life Options and the Law At the end of life, people often lose the ability to make healthcare decisions. Some encounter an emergency that leaves them unable to communicate. Others experience illness so severe that they cannot clearly understand their options or express their wishes. In Minnesota, several laws and...Read More

Examining Changes in Law Enforcement Practices Police reform is the process of changing the policies, procedures, and practices of law enforcement agencies to improve their effectiveness, accountability, and fairness. It can encompass various issues, including using force, community engagement, training, recruitment, and transparency. The goal of police reform is to create a police force that...Read More

Here’s What to Expect When You Go to Court in Minnesota—and After Court Is Done Navigating Minnesota’s criminal justice system can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t understand the process or what may be coming next. Here’s some guidance on trials and sentencing from the criminal defense team at our Elk River law firm.  The...Read More

Here’s What You Need to Know About Legal Weed in Minnesota When it comes to marijuana laws, a lot has changed in our state in the last few years. Here are some key things you should know about Minnesota cannabis laws and their implications. Minnesota has taken steps in cannabis legalization, but it remains an...Read More