Children of divorce can experience a wide range of changes and difficult emotions in the wake of a split, especially as pre-teens and teenagers. One of the top priorities for parents should be to minimize unnecessary pain and conflict their child may be facing. ...
Ending a marriage can be an emotional and complicated process. That said, many people are willing to do whatever they can to avoid unnecessary conflict and contention. This is possible. In fact, many Minnesota divorces resolve outside of a courtroom and with parties...
Naming a new business is one of the first things many business owners do. While it may seem like a simple (or even fun) exercise, choosing the wrong name could trigger litigation if your choice infringes upon another business's trademark. To avoid this pitfall,...
Many people use estate planning to make the probate process easier and faster for their loved ones -- or to avoid probate altogether -- but an estate plan can be effective even long after probate ends. Below are a few ways that estate planning can continue to affect...
Paying employees properly is a primary responsibility for Minnesota employers. Not only does it reflect well on the company, it also prevents costly legal battles and protects workers' rights. That said, it is not necessary for employers to overobligate themselves by...
When people think about witnesses in court, they often imagine criminal cases or personal injury claims. However, witnesses can also play a role in family law cases, including divorce. If you are getting divorced, know that there could be witnesses called to testify....
No matter how long you have lived and worked in Minnesota, winter can take its toll on you, mentally and physically. People can experience difficulty sleeping, depression, and standard colds and flu that never seem to go away. As such, many workers are probably...
There are numerous steps to opening a new business: from creating a business plan, to finding investors, to making your first sale. But opening the doors to your new office space is one particularly exciting and momentous step in the process. Before you get ahead of...
The Problem: Several of our clients approached the firm after being notified that they owed significant amounts of interest and penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) resulting from late tax filings and/or insufficient payments. Our Solution: After reviewing...
Divorce is a major life event. If your marriage has recently terminated, you're probably more than ready to put the arduous legal process behind you. However, one step that many people overlook during and after divorce is updating their estate plan. Some people forget...