As your children grow up and the circumstances of the parties change, the custody ordered in your divorce or custody case by the court may no longer work for your family. It is possible to modify the provisions of custody order, but you must meet the legal standards for modification. The primary grounds for a… Read more »
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Prince Didn’t Have a Will. Do You?
Many people were surprised to find out that Prince did not have a will given the fortunes he amassed, but he is in good company. The American Bar Association estimates that 55% of all Americans do not have a will or estate plan in place. This likely boils down to procrastination. Nobody likes to confront… Read more »
How to Subpoena Records in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Similar to civil lawsuits, subpoenas may be issued in Minnesota workers’ compensation cases too. The ability to subpoena records is a powerful tool used by litigators to help support their claims or defenses. The following is a brief overview instructing the reader on how to subpoena records in their workers’ compensation cases in Minnesota. How… Read more »
Grandparent Rights in Minnesota
If you are a grandparent you may wonder what rights you have to visit with your grandchildren. A grandparent does have a right to seek visitation with their grandchildren if: the grandparent’s son or daughter is deceased; a dissolution, custody, legal separation, annulment or determination of paternity is commenced by one of the parents; the… Read more »
Minnesota Child Support Modification Grounds
There are many reasons why you might want to modify a child support order. Perhaps you were laid off from your position and you want to reduce your child support obligation. Conversely, if you are receiving child support and the income of the other party has increased, you may want to increase the child support… Read more »
How to Subpoena Records in Minnesota State Court
The ability to subpoena records from a third party (e.g. cell phone records from Verizon) is a powerful tool that when properly utilized, can have a huge impact on your lawsuit. The following guide provides a brief overview on who can issue a subpoena and what steps need to be taken to ensure all procedural… Read more »
Stepparent Adoption in Minnesota
If you marry someone who has a child, you may consider legally adopting the child. In order to adopt your stepchild, you must: 1) terminate the parental rights of the other parent (not your spouse); 2) petition the court for adoption and file all necessary paperwork; 3) have social services conduct a background study and… Read more »
Family Law Contempt Proceedings
If you or the other party do not follow a divorce or custody order, you may find yourself involved in a contempt proceeding. A contempt proceeding is initiated by having the judge sign an Order to Show Cause, which is then served personally on the noncomplying party. The Order to Show Cause requires the noncomplying… Read more »
Will v. Living Trust: Choosing the Best Option for You
Wills and Living Trusts are basic components of an estate plan. But what is the difference between the two and which is right for you? The Basics of Estate Planning Before discussing the differences between a Will and a Living Trust, it is important to understand the definition of estate planning. Estate planning is the… Read more »
