Child custody can turn into a bitter fight during a divorce. The aftermath, however, is not necessarily much better.You may start to see changes in your children, and these may disturb you. They may start to pull away or find excuses to miss scheduled visitation, or...
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What are the effects of gray divorce?
In the U.S., divorce rates have gone down. However, for one demographic, the trend of divorce has risen. Those in their senior years are ending their marriages, some that have lasted for decades, more than ever before, reveals the Pew Research Center.The reasons for...
Can you get a DUI on an electric scooter?
Electric scooters have made their way to Minneapolis. They can make for a convenient option to get around your city, and the law states that you can ride a scooter even after a night of drinking alcohol. In the court case of State v. Greenman, the court ruled that a...
Yes, a drug conviction can lead to a loss of financial aid
If you have plans to send your son or daughter off to college in the fall, you may be spending the summer trying to instill some final words of wisdom and guidance you hope he or she will heed. Unfortunately, however, some kids let loose once they get their first...
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...
Factors that can impact the accuracy of a breath test
If you are driving and subsequently pulled over because authorities believe you have been drinking, you can expect that the law enforcement official who stops you will ask you to submit to a breath test. Conducted using a device called a Breathalyzer, breath tests are...
Important information for victims of domestic violence
As a follow up to a recent blog discussion about domestic violence, this post will contain some valuable information and resources for victims. It might sound like simple common sense to many readers, but the first thing for victims to know is that it is never...
DUI implied consent law means ignorance of the law is no excuse
Who reads the fine print? Perhaps not many, and usually there are no repercussions. But, when it comes to driving on the Minnesota roadways, there is some important fine print found in the laws. It involves what the law says you consent to by virtue of just operating...
Travel restrictions with a DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol poses numerous threats. In 2015 alone, over 2,000 people in Minnesota suffered injuries as a result of alcohol-related crashes. That data comes from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. There are numerous consequences to...