When parents separate or divorce, custody becomes a crucial aspect of family law. However, the situation can become more complicated if one parent desires to relocate with their child. The relocating parent must navigate legal requirements and custody arrangements. The information below will guide parents dealing with relocation and custody ...
Transgender rights and sex discrimination in the workplace have become increasingly prominent issues in recent years. It is essential for workers and employers to understand the challenges that transgender individuals face and the legal protections available to them. In this article, we will discuss the legal framework and protections, occupational ...
Child custody is a critical issue that arises when relationships end. It involves determining which parent will have the legal right to make crucial decisions for the child and where the child will live. In Minnesota, child custody is a complex legal matter, and custody evaluation is one of the ...
Partner Katie Lammers, Head of Family Law, recently had a notable win in the Minnesota Court of Appeals that resulted in a published appellate case. Her client sought grandparents’ visitation rights to see her grandson. After Katie secured a victory in District Court, the mother appealed, arguing that a living ...
Going through a divorce proceeding can be a very difficult process, especially if you are unsure about the specific financial picture in your marriage. As part of a divorce proceeding, we can request financial information and documents from the other side. This process is called “discovery.” There are two types ...
In his recent State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Joe Biden mentioned non-compete agreements. The President voiced his support for a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This new rule would invalidate millions of non-compete agreements, offering a significant shift in the way ...
In 2021, Minnesota passed new legislation aimed at updating child support statutes to meet the changing needs found in the state. This was done to modernize the law to better relate to trends more common in family units today. Most of these changes took effect on January 1, 2023, and ...
Division of debt as a married couple is a common part of the divorce process. Not all debts are divided in this way, however. For example, generally speaking, student loan debt is considered non-marital debt, so that the responsibility for repayment stays with the individual borrower upon divorce. For example, if Husband ...
When many think about age discrimination, they think of missed opportunities for promotion, unfairly being selected for layoff, and being passed over for hire by companies seeking younger workers. An often-overlooked form of ageism comes in the form of teasing. Those subtle day-to-day interactions, while playful to some, can be ...
News of layoffs has been getting more frequent in our shifting economy. The tech sector has been particularly hard hit, and experts are left speculating on whether the state of our current climate constitutes a recession. Already, noted companies like Walmart, Groupon, Instacart, and Netflix have made cuts to their ...
