Most people do not know that certain grandparents have a right to visit their grandchildren under Minnesota law. Under Minnesota Statute § 257C.08, if one of the child’s parents are
Are Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property?
It is not uncommon for someone to experience an injury, whether at work or elsewhere, that eventually culminates in a settlement. In this case, the injured party may receive either
How Is the Court Handling Parental Disagreements on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids?
We previously issued a blog post titled “Vaccines and Divorce – Can I Have My Child Vaccinated without the Other Parent’s Consent?” Since that blog was released, a Washington County
Guardianship and Conservatorship 101: What is the difference between a guardianship and a conservatorship?
Conservatorships and guardianships are designed to assist vulnerable, incapacitated, or impaired persons in making decisions. Many people do not know the difference between conservatorships and guardianships and often conflate the
What are the different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution in family court cases?
In Minnesota, once a family court case is filed, many judges will ask that the parties attend Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). ADR consists of several different options for resolving the
What Should You Wear for a Court Hearing?
Many parties preparing to attend court wonder what sort of attire is appropriate for the hearing. The general rule you should follow is you should dress as if you were
Vaccines and Divorce – Can I have my child vaccinated without the other parent’s consent?
While vaccines have been commonplace in many respects for quite some time, there is a more recent debate about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children. Many parents
What Is the Advanced Child Tax Credit?
Most parents are familiar with the Child Tax Credit program, which allows you to reduce the federal tax you owe by $1,000.00 for each qualifying child under the age of
Adult Adoption – Do Biological Parents Need Notice?
Adult adoption is a unique legal tool designed for situations where an adult wishes to formalize a relationship with their caregivers or wants to formalize an otherwise informal parenting arrangement
Five Attorneys Selected for Honor by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2021
We are excited to announce that five of our attorneys have been selected for distinction by Super Lawyers Magazine, a publication of Thomson Reuters, in 2021. Partners Katie Lammers and