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What is a Downward Dispositional Departure?
In Minnesota, offenders convicted of certain felony offenses, coupled with certain criminal history scores, are presumed to serve a set prison sentence. The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission has organized this information into grids, one for “standard”...
How To Change Your Name After A Divorce
Many people desire to have their last name changed after a divorce. Doing so is a straightforward task and is very common. Be sure to talk to your attorney about changing your name during the divorce process. Simplify the Name-Changing Process after a Divorce...
Differences Between Contested & Uncontested Divorce
Many people in a divorce are looking to get through the process as smoothly as possible. Still, situations can cause conflict, which is a common part of the divorce process. An uncontested divorce may turn into a contested situation with little warning. Having good...
Child Custody and Support: How it’s determined and what are your rights?
Be prepared to protect your children during divorce. Child custody and child support are important issues and can be complex roads to navigate alone. Be sure you know your rights and hire an experienced lawyer.What are child Custody and Child Support, and how are they...
Getting Divorced, Now What? Here are some different types of divorce
Divorce can be a stressful experience for everyone. First, all of the legal procedures and paperwork are overwhelming on their own. Then add the emotional stress of the situation to the mix, and life can become stressful. There is no one type of divorce. Instead, the...
How to Choose a Guardianship Attorney
Guardianship is a process in which someone is appointed to be the legal guardian of another due to incapacitation. Common elder guardianship cases result from Alzheimer's or dementia. It may become increasingly clear to the person's children or caregivers that they're...
Should You Hire an Estate Planning Attorney to Write A Will?
Advantages of Hiring an Attorney to Draft a Will for Your Estate There are many advantages of using an experienced estate planning & elder law attorney to draft your Last Will and Testament. It is good to know the legality of your Will is guaranteed. An estate...
Estate Planning is Essential for Your Heirs
Taking care of the future of your loved ones by effectively planning your estate is an essential part of long-term planning. With a proper estate plan in place, you can be sure that your estate is divided as you wish before your departure.Estate planning can be a...
Intestacy and the Need for a Will
Minnesota's Intestacy Laws can prevent your assets from being distributed how you would like unless you have a valid will. Proper planning can make the difference between your wishes being carried out and someone else deciding for you.Minnesota Intestacy and the need...
Spousal Maintenance
What is Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota? Spousal Maintenance, formerly called alimony, is the award in a divorce or legal separation of payments from the future income or earnings of one spouse for the support of the other spouse.Regardless of gender, the court may...
Divorce Attorney – Monticello, MN
Attorney Kay Snyder: Divorce Attorney serving Monticello, MN Filing for divorce is a major decision, and the process can be overwhelming. But, whether you are dealing with the custody and future of your children, your home, or financial security, Kay Snyder is an...
Employment Presumptions in Minnesota for Child Support
St Cloud MN Child Support and Employment Presumptions Previous blog posts addressed the presumptions under Minnesota law regarding custody and parenting time. In addition to these important family law presumptions, when determining child support, Minnesota law...
Child Custody Presumptions in Minnesota
Child Custody and Parenting Time in MinnesotaA recent blog post addressed the presumption under Minnesota law that a parent is entitled to have at least 25 percent of the parenting time with their child. Other notable presumptions in family law exist today that a...
Parenting Time Presumptions in Minnesota
When a parent thinks of family law issues involving their children, they often focus on custody and child support. But what often gets overlooked is parenting time. Formerly called visitation, Parenting Time refers to the amount of time a parent spends with their...
Divorce vs. Legal Separation in Minnesota
The term Dissolution of Marriage has the same meaning as Divorce under Minnesota statute. The meaning of the term Legal Separation is often confused in many ways, especially involving divorce proceedings. There is a difference between Divorce and Legal Separation, and...
Civil Marriage and Divorce in Minnesota
Legal Marriage in Minnesota A “legal” marriage, one that is recognized in Minnesota, is a civil contract between two persons whom each has the ability to consent to the union; this includes civil marriage. This means that each party has to have the capacity to...
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