Potential clients looking for legal representation may sometimes pursue a pro-bono (no cost) or reduced fee attorney. Typically, reduced-fee or free legal services are only available for those who have
Americans Becoming Less Tolerant of Cheating Partners
A recent Gallup roll found that 91 percent of American adults believe adultery is wrong, a big jump from 40 years ago, when only 70 percent of people believed extramarital
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act Undergoes Revisions
Minnesota legislators made a revision to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act earlier this month, adding a clause that makes “mental-mental” injuries compensable. The revision specifically changes how claims of post-traumatic
Family Law Impacts of the Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota
The legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota has been a hot topic around the state and on this blog over the past few days. We’ve talked about the celebration
A History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States
May 14th, 2013 will forever be remembered as the day Minnesota became just the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Although the law won’t go into effect until August 1,
Minnesota Will Legalize Gay Marriage Tuesday
Minnesota will become just the 12th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriages when Governor Mark Dayton signs the bill Tuesday. Supporters of the bill gathered at the capital
5 Steps for Introducing Your New Partner to Your Children
Divorce usually takes an emotional toll on all involved. While you may feel happy or encouraged by your fresh start, the separation of their mother and father can be extremely
Does my Spouse have to appear in Court for a Divorce?
No, your spouse does not need to be present for the court to issue a divorce decree. Under Minnesota Stat. 518.13, if one party does not appear, the court may
What if I have an Emergency Custody Situation?
Custody Emergency In Minnesota Motions to modify custody or parenting time can take months for the court to hear. The court’s calendar, attorneys’ availability, and the usual requirement that the
Minnesota Judge Puts Children First
The following article has been around for over 10 years, but its message is so powerful that we wanted to share it on our blog. Judge Haas In 2001, Judge