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What is the Difference Between Premarital and Postmarital Agreements?

A premarital agreement is a contract that you enter into prior to getting legally married that will govern the terms of any future divorce. If you create a premarital agreement, you can include provisions related...

| November 11, 2013 | Firm News
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Marital Property in Minnesota: Can I Make My Spouse Move Out?

Living in a family home with your spouse when you are getting divorced is not a very comfortable situation. If you don’t want to leave your family home but you also don’t want to live with your...

| September 24, 2013 | Divorce
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What is a Romeo and Juliet Law?

A Romeo and Juliet law in Minnesota is a law intended to prevent young people who are involved in a consensual sexual relationship from running afoul of statutory rape laws.  Romeo and Juliet laws prevent behavior...

| August 27, 2013 | Sex Crimes
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Can a Premarital Agreement in Minnesota Ever Be Invalid?

A premarital agreement in Minnesota is a contract that you and your spouse enter into in consideration of marriage. A prenuptial or premarital agreement will help to protect your personal assets and property, as well...

| August 20, 2013 | Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements
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Divorce Process in Minnesota: How Long Will It Take?

Divorce in Minnesota is often emotionally draining and legally complex. Many people want the process to be over quickly, yet the legal system has mandatory steps and timelines that cannot be bypassed. Understanding how the...

| August 15, 2013 | Divorce
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How Much Does Divorce Cost?

When you end your marriage, you need to go to court and have your marriage officially dissolved. Unfortunately, this process costs money. In fact, in some cases, the process of divorcing your spouse can cost you...

| August 8, 2013 | Divorce
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Who Gets to Decide Where the Kids Go To School?

Raising children when you are divorced or no longer together as a couple can be a very complex endeavor. Especially when your dealing with common child custody issues. Lots of decisions need to be made...

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What is Separate Property?

During a marriage, a couple generally makes many shared purchases and co-mingles their finances in many ways. This co-mingling of money creates many complications in the event that the couple decides to get divorced. At...

| August 1, 2013 | Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
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Top 5 Things NOT To Do When On Trial

ON TRIAL? DON’T DO THESE 5 THINGS! If you’re charged with a crime, there are certain things you just don’t want to be doing at trial.  And the recent news story about Chad Johnson proves...

| July 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
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Top 5 Drug Crime Defenses

While all drug cases are not the same they commonly have some of the same defenses.  Below is the top 5 defenses to a drug crime in Minnesota. 1. ILLEGAL SEARCH: The 4th amendment protects individuals...

| June 4, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
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