As a young parent, you are likely looking to your family's future with unbridled excitement. There are great possibilities ahead, so legal matters like naming a guardian for your new child are probably at the very back of your mind. You might be under the impression...
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How do I sell my inherited property?
If you plan to inherit a home, you might wonder what to do with it. You essentially have four options: sell it, rent it, move into it or give it to the bank. If you choose to sell the property, the process might be more complicated than you expect. Keep reading to...
3 tips for creating an effective parenting time schedule
For many divorcing parents, determining when children will spend time with each parent can be a challenge. There are many different factors to take into consideration, and most families have chaotic work and school schedules that make things even more complicated. In...
Why baby boomers and millennials should consider estate planning
Baby boomers and millennials are the largest generation groups in the U.S. Members of each group have one thing in common: you have made significant sacrifices for your families and careers. It is never too early or too late to consider estate planning to safeguard...
What happens if a parent does not pay child support?
During divorce proceedings, both parties must agree on child support payments. The court determines the amount required and the parent who must pay based on income; the needs of all children involved, including medical and educational needs; and how much time each...
When Will the Evictions Moratorium End?
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH EVICTIONS? Most people paying attention to the news have noticed that there is an “eviction moratorium”. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our nation has seen a confusing patchwork of eviction moratoriums at all levels of government. This...
Understanding custody considerations in Minnesota
Divorcing families with children must decide on a legal and physical custody arrangement. Minnesota courts allow both joint and sole custody depending on each child's circumstances. Review the factors that influence child custody decisions in Minnesota. The custody...
Wages Garnished During COVID! What Do I Do?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued 108 executive orders in 2020. With 5 executive orders already issued in the first two weeks of 2021, Minnesotans are on track for another year of constantly refreshing our news pages on our phones to see what new and exciting rules...
Am I on the hook for my deceased parent’s debt?
Coping with the death of your parent is already emotional enough without the added stress of settling the estate or dealing with creditors. You might have agents calling you and your siblings to collect on your parent’s debt and you may wonder if you are liable for...
What is “Conciliation” Court, and How Do I Do It?
We’ve all encountered situations in life where we have felt wronged—maybe by an unscrupulous neighbor, a greedy business associate, or an unreliable contractor who did not meet expectations. At the end of the day, you feel they owe you some money. You ask nicely for...