Temperament and Public Service
If you’ve listened to recent discussion about the presidential election, you may have heard the issue of ‘temperament’ come up. One of the candidates recently questioned the other’s ‘temperamant’ and…
Right of First Refusal: Good or Bad?
It is not uncommon to see a “right of first refusal” clause in the custody and parenting time provisions of a divorce decree. It simply means that if a parent…
Getting a Domestic Abuse Order for Protection in Minnesota – What Do I Need To Prove?
I hope this is a question you will never face, but, leaving an abusive partner or family member is not an simple decision, let alone following through with that decision….
Can I Afford To Be Divorced in Minnesota?
What will I do if I can’t rely on my spouse’s earnings to meet my living expenses? Good question; and one that any spouse who relies on the earnings of…
Hire Your Family Law Lawyer Now
When I am hired by a client, it is usually before the divorce process has even started. The potential client knows that divorce is a reality, and they consult with…
How to Talk to Your Minneapolis Divorce Lawyer
If you hire me to represent you in your divorce, it is important for you to understand what I am, and what I am not. I went to law school. …
Tell Your Story
With a busy Edina family law practice, I have many clients. And while I feel like I have a pretty good memory, it’s not perfect. I may have to ask…
Divorce Consultations: More than Meets the Eye
As part of my job, I regularly provide consultations to prospective clients. It is an opportunity for us to meet each other, for me to hear about their current circumstances,…
Divorce and Your Job
Divorce lawyers see it all the time. One (or both) of the parties to a divorce has had a steadily increasing income in the years prior to the divorce. Access…
Family Court Lessons to Be Learned from “Making A Murderer”
As I write this blog, the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer” is all the rage. I, too, got sucked in, and watched all ten episodes. It is a fascinating, true-life…