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...
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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...
How an order for protection can affect you after a domestic violence arrest
Getting arrested on domestic violence charges can mean you will spend the night or the weekend in jail. Long-term, the charges can result in jail time and a large fine, even for a misdemeanor. Along with these potential penalties, Minnesota law gives domestic violence...
How do drug and DUI convictions affect college financial aid?
To determine if you are eligible for government-backed financial aid for funding your education, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Officials use this application to dole out Pell grants, subsidized loans and work-study funds. The FAFSA...
How Minnesota determines child custody
Like many states, Minnesota distinguishes between legal and physical custody when parents get divorced. Parents can share both legal custody, the right to make decisions on the child's behalf, and physical custody, the daily care of the child at each residence....
Penalties for DWI in Minnesota
Drivers can receive a charge of driving while the influence in Minnesota with measured blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. In fact, law enforcement can arrest you for DWI even if you are in a parked vehicle at the time of the arrest. If you face a DWI court date...
What happens to home equity when you divorce?
When you and your significant other decide to part ways, you are going to have to determine which one of you is going to retain ownership over the assets you share. Ultimately, the steps you take to divide your property are going to vary based on just how many shared...
What is going to happen if you get a DUI?
When you are facing charges of drunk driving, your future is at stake. You could find yourself dealing with penalties that include time behind bars, fines and more. It is in your interests to defend yourself against these charges, whether it is your first offense or...
Minnesota’s best interest of the child standard
When parties go through a divorce, they must make several considerations. This is especially true when there are children involved.Throughout the divorce process, the court strives to operate in the best interest of the children. In making that determination,...
What will happen to the family business in your divorce?
Perhaps you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, but how will that decision affect your ownership of the family business? Here are three options to consider as you approach the property division stage of your divorce. 1. Engage in a buyout Ownership of...