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
Am I Liable for a Money Judgment Against My Spouse if They Are Sued?
If you are married, you may be wondering if you could be held liable for a money judgment awarded against your spouse. For example, if your spouse injures someone in
Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting with a Special Needs Child
Divorce can be quite unexpected, traumatic, and filled with uncertainty. The trouble compounds when the couple has joint children. In that case, divorce involves not only a financial and emotional
Who Gets the Dog? The Law in Minnesota
Many people share pets with their family or significant other, but very few people contemplate the consequences for the pet if the co-owning relationship is disrupted. In married couples with