Every day, parents make decisions on how best to care for and protect their children. These decisions are often minor or routine. However, parents also make difficult decisions to protect their kids--decisions that can have a significant impact on a child's life....
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How Big of a Problem is Age Discrimination?
Under both federal and Minnesota state law, employers cannot discriminate against an individual in terms of employment because of that person's age. A person falls into the age-protected class as soon as they reach the ripe old age of 40. A recent opinion article in...
Common Reasons for Divorce (and How they Affect the Process)
People end their marriages for myriad reasons--and often not just for one reason. That said, there are some more common reasons why people divorce. We explore some of these reasons below and offer tips on navigating the legal process when these common reasons play a...
Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your New Business
Is 2019 the year you will start your own business? If so, one of the first things you need to consider is the type of business structure that best serves your purposes. The legal structure you choose will affect, among other things, your personal liability, your...
Protecting Your Health and Medical Wishes in Your Estate Plan
If you think you don't need to do any estate planning because you don't have any assets to protect, you could be making a critical error. Yes, an estate plan does protect property, but it can also protect something far more important: your ability to make your own...
Classifying a Worker in Minnesota
Starting a business is an exciting--and stressful--endeavor. When you are just starting, you may be relying on yourself and only a couple of other people. As your business grows, you may need to take on more people to help keep the progress going. As that happens, it...
Creative solutions help a client avoid contempt of court
In a unique family law case, our client's ex-wife wanted him to back-pay 13 years of spousal support that he believed they agreed to end. Read how attorney Dave Meier was able to mitigate this delicate situation. The Problem: Recently, Dave Meier had a new client...
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving a Dispute Between Partners
Starting a small business takes incredible effort and commitment. When an issue or dispute arises that puts your work in jeopardy, it is not unusual for a business owner to become upset and want to respond aggressively and immediately. That said, acting without...
Recently Divorced? Financial Pitfalls to Avoid over the Holidays
The holidays can be very difficult for people who are recently divorced. Not only can they feel lonely and overwhelmed but the stressful financial demands of the season can be particularly upsetting to someone dealing with a new personal and economic situation. To...
Tips for Making Final Arrangements
Losing a loved one is, first and foremost, an emotional experience. However, unavoidable financial and logistical considerations are also lurking in the wings. In the aftermath of someone's passing, the task of making final arrangements and juxtaposing profound grief...