Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Family Law
A married man is presumed to be the father of his wife’s child. No paperwork is required. However, unmarried couples face some additional challenges. They do have to take action to establish paternity in Minnesota. That is not to say that doing so is always complicated: Through the Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage form, an …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Criminal Defense
Under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” In other words, it is illegal for the police to conduct a search (or seizure) of your person/property without probable cause or …
Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce
It is never easy to separate from a spouse. During the course of a marriage, so much of your life becomes intertwined. Leaving aside all of the emotional challenges, there are a number of different logistical issues that must be addressed and resolved. As an example, you may have questions about what you need to …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Child Custody
Are you a parent involved in a custody or visitation case in Minnesota? If so, you may have questions about your legal rights. One of the most common questions that parents have for their family law attorney is: Does a child get to pick which parent they live with after a divorce? In Minnesota, the …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Criminal Defense
Whether the result of a mistake, a miscommunication, or an accident, you could find out that you have an active bench warrant out. As described by the Cornell Legal Information Institute, a bench warrant is a written order from a judge authorizing an arrest. In most cases, bench warrants are issued because a defendant missed …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce
Most divorcing couples want to end their marriage as amicably and efficiently as possible. While divorce is never easy, it does not have to turn into a nasty dispute or a fierce battle. Under Minnesota Law, a married couple has the option to seek an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is one in which the …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Criminal Defense
In Minnesota, it is unlawful to solicit or engage in prostitution. Recently, law enforcement officers in our region have been cracking down on these types of offenses. A solicitation charge should not be taken lightly. A conviction for a solicitation offense can carry stiff penalties—potentially including jail time. In this article, our Mankato solicitation defense …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce, Marriage
If you want to get through the divorce process as quickly and painlessly as possible, you are certainly not alone. Many people desire an efficient, low conflict divorce. Unfortunately, there are also some people who try to use every trick in the book to slow things down – employing stalling tactic after stalling tactic. As …
Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Juvenile Crimes
We all know that young people can get themselves into trouble—especially if they are teenagers. As noted in the official state government data, approximately 20,000 juveniles are arrested in Minnesota each year. There are few things more stressful or confusing that learning that your child has been arrested. Parents must worry about both the immediate …
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Posted by Jason Kohlmeyer | Divorce FAQ
Alimony is a financial allowance paid from one person to another following a divorce. Under Minnesota law (Minnesota Code § 518.552), the amount and duration of alimony is based on a wide range of different factors. Once an alimony agreement or order is in place, the parties have an obligation to abide by its terms. …
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