Small business is at the heart of our economy. The Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that there are more than 525,000 small companies operating in Minnesota—employing nearly half of the state’s total workforce. For business owners, going...
In Minnesota, parents have a basic responsibility to provide financial support for their kids. The amount of child support is largely determined based on the income of each parent and the time the child spends...
Domestic violence remains a serious public safety issue. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, approximately 36 percent of women and a significant percentage of men will be the victim of intimate partner violence during the...
Going through a divorce can be challenging, especially if you own and operate a business. You do not want a marital separation to harm your company. There are steps that you can take ahead of...
In Minnesota, custody & visitation cases are handled under the state’s best interests of the child standard (Sec. 518.17 MN Statutes). As Minnesota policy presumes that it is better for a child to have a...
Many family law disputes are complicated. In certain circumstances, an expert witness may need to be brought in to help bring clarity to a specialized matter. Minnesota has strict rules and procedures regarding the use...
Getting divorced is never an easy thing to do—there are many challenging logistical and emotional issues that must be resolved. For business owners, there is another layer of complexity in the divorce process. You need to know...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed a $2.2 trillion economic support package. Within the legislation is a provision to provide direct payments (stimulus payments) to qualifying adults. Recently, state and federal...
Recognition of parentage establishes a legal relationship between a father and his child. Even when a father is not married to the mother of his child, Minnesota provides a way for him to establish his...
Nearly everyone knows someone who has gone through the process of a divorce. Divorce proceedings involve intimate details about familial relations and, as such, they often find themselves pouring into the rumor mill. Neighbors, family, and...
