A Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO (pronounced “Kwa-Drough”) is a technique attorneys use to shift ownership of funds from one party’s retirement account to another. A QDRO is typically
Minnesotans Concerned Over Potential Russian Adoption Ban
A group of Minnesotans gathered Sunday to protest Russia’s proposed law that would ban American families from adopting Russian children. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined members of the Children’s Home Society
Social Media’s Role in Fighting Workers’ Comp Fraud
In the ever-expanding world of social media, companies and private investigative units are turning to sites like Facebook and Myspace to fight workers’ compensation fraud, but it raises ethical questions
Can I Have More than One Lawyer for the Same Divorce Issue?
It depends. Sometimes people request that two law firms team up or collaborate to represent them in their divorce case. This might be because one attorney specializes in a particular
Parenting Consultants Are Not Always Helpful
As family courts continue to be burdened with increasing divorce and custody issues, some couples are turning to “parenting consultants” to help alleviate stress and resolve issues with their former
January is Most Popular Month for Divorce
As the New Year rolls in, many people look for ways to improve themselves and their relationships. While some people do this by joining a gym or cutting back on
Traffic Accidents Leading Cause of High-Severity Work Comp Injuries
In their latest report, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) found that traffic accidents are the leading cause of high-severity workers’ compensation injuries. The NCCI’s original report from 2006
Changing Last Names Following a Divorce
Many people who go through a divorce have to decide if they want to change their last name after the divorce is final. Some people opt to keep their last
Adoption of Teens on the Rise in Minnesota
Minnesota has seen a rise in the adoption of teens due in large part to a refocused effort to find parents for an age group that often gets overlooked during
Who Pays the Bills During a Divorce?
My spouse and I have separated and we are going to divorce. Who pays the bills? Can I open my own bank account? Should I freeze our credit cards? These