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...
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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...
Why you should never bad mouth a spouse during a divorce
Plenty of people deal with divorce in Minnesota. According to information collected by the Legislative Commission Economic Status of Women, there were 15,888 divorces in the state in 2000. This number was a decrease from 16,575 divorces in 1992; however, these numbers...
How can parents ease transitions for children after divorce?
Divorce can be the most difficult ordeal that a family can go through because it changes the structure of the family. People generally want to preserve their relationships with their children after divorce, so why is this so difficult?One of the reasons is that...
Roles a lawyer fills in helping domestic violence victims
You may already know this, but it bears repeating -- anyone can be victimized by domestic violence. This includes wives, husbands, children, parents and anyone else in a domestic relationship with an abuser. Survivors of domestic violence often want to escape their...
Can your spouse claim a portion of your business growth?
You started your company the same year that you got married. You were just 25 years old, and the company was worth $70,000. You started small and built it up.At the time, you and your spouse did not get a prenup. You didn't want to talk about divorce, for one thing,...
Common divorce mistakes you can avoid
To say that it is easy to make mistakes when getting a divorce in Minnesota is an understatement. In today's world, it feels like everything to do with divorcing is a mistake with the potential to unleash a surge of negative consequences. We know how hard it is to...