Published June 29, 2017 in Estate Planning & Probate
In this article we will provide you with a list of some of documents and items that are helpful in attending your first estate planning meeting to make sure your goals are met. HOWEVER, we sometimes are a little reluctant to provide clients with a checklist of helpful items to bring. The reason here is […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
A change in a parent’s employment status, whether terminated, fired or a layoff, can result in a modification of child support. However, the court may ask first what was the basis and nature of the change. Was a parent involuntarily let go or did they voluntarily quit in an effort to avoid paying child support? […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
Often marital assets division in a divorce is straightforward. Acquisition of assets during a marriage, unless acquired through gift or inheritance, is treated as marital property, regardless of who worked or who didn’t. In divorce, gifts and inheritance may be separated and given to only one spouse who initially received the asset. These are known […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
As an attorney practicing in family law, I am frequently amazed at the number of people placing stock in what I call ‘bar room advice.’ Bar room advice is where someone heard from a friend who’s uncle told him at one time in the bar…. You can fill in the blank as to some of […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
Spousal maintenance (alimony) is one area of family law for an outsider that seems the most arbitrary. From an attorney’s perspective, it might not be viewed so much as arbitrary, as there are some very set guidelines. However, it is an area that can be particularly subjective in that no two fact patterns of a […]
Published January 20, 2016 in Family Law
Child Support is court ordered payments to financially support a child. Many are surprised to discover that who “gets custody” (generally defined as day-to-day care and control) is not the single factor in determining the amount of child support. Rather, there are a variety of factors considered. Weighing heavily are two factors: combined income of […]
Published January 14, 2016 in Estate Planning & Probate
Did you know that having a will does not necessarily avoid probate? The major benefit of a will, a very important one, is assuring that the administration of your estate will be conducted according to your unique personal wishes and not according to the one-size-fits-all direction by the government. However, your estate will still have […]
Published July 23, 2015 in Estate Planning & Probate
Revocable Trusts Frequently, I have new clients coming to my office saying they need to set up a Trust. Often, they have come to this decision following the attendance of a seminar of some kind. They’ve heard about a very common, effective estate planning tool, the Revocable Living Trust. For many, it’s a great choice. […]
Published July 23, 2015 in Estate Planning & Probate
Often, I’m asked how frequently should one review their estate planning? Within my office, I like to touch base with my clients at least every five years. However, individuals should review their estate plan on the occurrence of these events: Your children are now adults, no longer minors. A death of a spouse or child. A […]
Published July 23, 2015 in Family Law
Initial Custody and Parenting Time Determination. Custody and parenting time can come into play in divorce proceedings, in actions for paternity, when a third party such as a grandparent is caring for the child, or if the child is involved in a “child in need of protective services” (CHIPS) case. In Minnesota, for a judge […]
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