For couples proceeding with a divorce, questions about child custody arrangements often arise. One such question that parents may ponder is whether a child can choose which parent to live with. Age and maturity matter In Minnesota, the court considers the child's age...
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Uncovering parental alienation tactics in a troubled relationship
Navigating a turbulent relationship or a complicated divorce process poses numerous challenges. One such challenge, which often remains hidden yet deeply affects the family dynamic, is parental alienation. When one parent attempts to manipulate the children's...
Is a contact high a real thing?
Minnesota has yet to legalize recreational marijuana on a broad scale, but not everyone obeys the law. There are many consequences for those violating controlled substance laws, though a conditional discharge might happen for first-time offenders. If you spend time...
Can I refuse a field sobriety test?
Motorists suffer from many misconceptions about their rights when they get pulled over on suspicion of a DUI. To better understand your options, you need to separate between field sobriety tests and chemical tests. Minnesota drivers need to know what they can and...
What is dissipation of marital assets?
When a couple is going through a divorce that is not amicable, it is not uncommon for one spouse to accuse the other of dissipating marital assets. If a spouse can prove this occurred, it may affect how the court divides property during the divorce. What is the...
Strategies to avoid drinking and driving on Halloween
People love Halloween parties. Still, the temptation to consume alcohol during these festivities can be intense. Avoid becoming inebriated and getting behind the wheel on this beloved holiday. Should you be drunk and get pulled over, an experienced lawyer will be...
3 ways parental alienation negatively affects children
Parental alienation is when a parent purposefully harms or destroys a child's relationship with the other parent. Those who do it essentially weaponize their kids to punish or retaliate against the other party. They fail to realize or care that the ones truly...
Mistakes to never make after a DUI arrest
One DUI is enough to land someone in serious trouble, even if that person did not have a criminal record previously. For a first-time DWI offense, people can expect jail time, a fine and a suspended driver's license. Unfortunately, many people placed under arrest for...
2 tips for negotiating property division in divorce
If you are getting ready to file for divorce in Otsego, you might think you have things all figured out. You have ideas about how much you believe your spouse pay for child and spousal support and know what property and assets you want to receive. What you might not...