Post-Nuptials

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16th Mar 2018

Following a marriage, spouses occasionally seek to enter into a post-nuptial agreement.  A post-nuptial agreement is an agreement which can establish the rights of the spouses in the event that the parties’ marriage is dissolved.  However, certain requirements are needed … more

Is a self-help (pro se) divorce right for me?

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3rd Jan 2018

Is a self-help (pro se) divorce right for me?   Answer: Only in the most simple divorces with no children, no property or real estate, no income disparity between the spouses, and no arguments.   The availability of self-help divorce … more

Vacating or Re-Opening Dissolution Decree

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13th Oct 2017

    A common question raised by individuals in the weeks and months following a divorce is whether their dissolution decree may be vacated or re-opened subsequent to the issuance of the dissolution decree.  Although each case depends upon its … more

Anderson Larson Intestate Succession

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7th Jun 2017

When an individual dies without a Will or other testamentary disposition, one of the difficulties faced by family members is determining the proper recipient of the decedent’s property.  Such property is referred to as the “intestate estate,” and it is … more

Estate Planning for Young Adults

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18th May 2017

  Estate planning is not the most exciting or uplifting thing to think about. It involves anticipating and arranging for tragedy. Even if you know the benefits of estate planning, it’s an easy thing to put off for another day. … more

Moving to Another State with Your Minor Child

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10th Apr 2017

    Separated parents of minor children often find themselves facing the dilemma of whether they can move to another state with their minor child? As Minnesota law has evolved, such a move has becoming increasingly more difficult. Under Minnesota … more

Parenting Time

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23rd Mar 2017

One of the most common issues that is raised in dissolution or child custody matters is that of parenting time.  Typically, most dissolution orders involving minor children, as well as most child custody orders contain a provision related to the … more

Criminal Expungement

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15th Mar 2017

Criminal Expungement   Criminal expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record. An expungement is when the court seals an individual’s criminal arrest and court record. The benefit of an expungement … more

Grandparent Visitation

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27th Feb 2017

If my child is deceased, has his/her parenting rights terminated, or is estranged from my family, do I as a grandparent have any rights to visitation with my grandchildren? Ideally, grandparents are able to spend time with grandchildren during their … more

Guardian/Conservator

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3rd Feb 2017

Many individuals have questions in regard to how to properly care for a family member or loved one who is incapacitated or otherwise incapable of making appropriate decisions.  To this end, Minnesota permits interested parties, such as family members, to … more